Room Leader
Recruitment agency
- Fixed Term
- £31,000
- Posted 25 Jul 2026
- Ref 914351de
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At a glance
This Room Leader role is based in Bermondsey. The position is fixed term and pays £31,000.
Job summary
- Salary
- £31,000
- Location
- Bermondsey
- Contract
- Fixed Term
- Employer type
- Recruitment agency
- Advertised by
- Willing Recruitment (recruitment agency)
- Source
- Adzuna feed
- Job reference
- 5787401549
About the role
Room Leader - Up to £31,000
The setting has a calm, home-like feel, where the focus is on building genuine relationships with the children and supporting them through each stage of development. The role is hands-on but also comes with responsibility - you’ll be leading your room day to day, supporting staff, and making sure everything runs as it should. A Level 3 Early Years qualification is essential, along with experience as a Room Leader or Senior Practitioner and the confidence to take ownership of the room.
Before You Apply
• Recent experience as a Room Leader or Senior Practitioner in an Early Years setting is required.
• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification is essential.
Key Job Details
• Job title : Room Leader Level 3 Early Years
• Salary : Up to £31,100 per year
• Contract : Permanent
Why This Role Is Worth Considering
• Smaller, calm environment with a focus on individual child development
• Clear responsibility for your own room and daily practice
• Consistent team working across the nursery
• Heavily discounted childcare
• Ongoing training and development
• Pension scheme
• Uniform provided
• Regular team events
What You’ll Need
• Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent)
• Experience as a Room Leader or Senior Practitioner
• Strong understanding of EYFS and safeguarding
• Ability to lead a room and support a small team
• Clear communication and organisational skills
What You’ll Do
• Lead the day-to-day running of your room
• Plan and deliver activities in line with the EYFS
• Support and guide staff within the room
• Observe, assess, and record children’s progress
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised environment
• Build relationships with parents and communicate daily updates
What Happens After You Apply
Applications are reviewed against the essential criteria. Suitable candidates will be contacted directly to arrange the next stage.
Reference: WILL217064/DB
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About Willing Recruitment
The hiring school is not disclosed on this advert. This vacancy is being managed by Willing Recruitment; contact the agency directly for further details about the school and role.
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Trust & transparency
- Posted
- 25/07/2026
- Last checked
- 28/07/2026
- Job reference
- 914351de
- Advertised by
- Willing Recruitment
- Original source
- Adzuna feed · #5787401549
- Expires
- 23/09/2026
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