Room Leader
Recruitment agency
- Permanent
- £32,000
- Posted 25 Jul 2026
- Ref 27241897
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At a glance
This Room Leader role is based in Dulwich. The position is permanent and pays £32,000.
Job summary
- Salary
- £32,000
- Location
- Dulwich
- Contract
- Permanent
- Employer type
- Recruitment agency
- Advertised by
- Completely Care (recruitment agency)
- Source
- Adzuna feed
- Job reference
- 5801468174
About the role
Nursery Room Leader
Location: Dulwich, London
Salary: £33,800 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday, flexible working options available)
Completely Care is recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded early years provider for an experienced and enthusiastic Nursery Room Leader to join a supportive nursery team in Dulwich.
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate Early Years professional who is looking to take the next step in their career and lead a room where children are encouraged to learn, explore and develop in a safe and nurturing environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for creating an engaging learning environment, supporting a team of practitioners and ensuring children receive exceptional standards of care and education.
If you are a Level 3 qualified practitioner with leadership experience or a Nursery Practitioner ready to progress into a Room Leader position, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
What’s on Offer?
Competitive salary of £33,800 per annum
£1,000 welcome bonus (subject to terms and conditions)
Full-time, 40-hour working week
Flexible working options available
Generous annual leave entitlement including your birthday off
75% childcare discount
Career progression opportunities
Tailored training and professional development
Health and wellbeing support
Supportive and inclusive team culture
Staff recognition initiatives and team events
Company pension scheme
Free on-site parking
DBS paid for
Uniform provided
The Role
As a Nursery Room Leader, you will:
Lead and maintain a high-quality learning environment within your allocated room.
Support, guide and mentor a team of Early Years Practitioners.
Plan and deliver engaging activities that encourage children’s learning and development.
Build positive and trusting relationships with children, families and colleagues.
Complete observations and contribute to children’s learning journeys.
Ensure all records, safeguarding procedures and room standards are maintained.
Promote children’s independence, confidence and curiosity through play-based learning.
Work in line with the EYFS framework and support excellent early years practice.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
A Level 3 Early Years qualification or equivalent.
Previous experience working within an early years setting.
Experience leading or supporting a nursery room/team is desirable.
A strong understanding of the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
A caring, enthusiastic and reliable approach.
A genuine passion for supporting children’s development and wellbeing.
Safeguarding
The successful applicant will be required to complete safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and right to work verification. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is essential.
Apply Today
If you’re an experienced Nursery Room Leader looking for your next opportunity in Dulwich, we’d love to hear from you.
Please email your CV to alicia@completelycare.co.uk or call 01865 727751 for a confidential discussion about the role.
About Completely Care
The hiring school is not disclosed on this advert. This vacancy is being managed by Completely Care; contact the agency directly for further details about the school and role.
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- Posted
- 25/07/2026
- Last checked
- 27/07/2026
- Job reference
- 27241897
- Advertised by
- Completely Care
- Original source
- Adzuna feed · #5801468174
- Expires
- 23/09/2026
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