Room Leader
Recruitment agency
- Fixed Term
- £24,567
- Posted 25 Jul 2026
- Ref 951e91ee
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At a glance
This Room Leader role is based in Nunhead. The position is fixed term and pays £24,567.
Job summary
- Salary
- £24,567
- Location
- Nunhead
- Contract
- Fixed Term
- Employer type
- Recruitment agency
- Advertised by
- Willingcare (recruitment agency)
- Source
- Adzuna feed
- Job reference
- 5679132967
About the role
Job Description
Pre-School Room Leader - £30,500–£33,000
Our client, a welcoming and well-established early years setting in Peckham, is looking for a dedicated Room Leader (Pre-School) to join their team on a full-time, 40-hour per week basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced early years practitioner or nursery room leader who is passionate about supporting children’s development in a nurturing, play-based environment.
The service prides itself on creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging space where every child can thrive. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading the pre-school room, supporting staff, and ensuring high-quality care and education in line with EYFS standards.
Before You Apply
• Experience as a Room Leader or Senior Practitioner in an Early Years setting is required.
• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above) is essential.
• This role is not suitable for candidates without room leadership experience.
Key Job Details
• Job title : Room Leader
• Salary : £30,500 – £33,000 per year
• Hours : 40 hours per week
• Contract : Full-time, permanent
• Location : Peckham
• Room : Pre-school
Why This Role Is Worth Considering
• Ongoing training and development
• Healthcare programme
• Access to a benefits portal
• Staff incentives and reward schemes
• Regular team events
What You’ll Need
• Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)
• Experience as a Room Leader or Senior Nursery Practitioner
• Strong understanding of EYFS and safeguarding requirements
• Ability to manage a room and support a small team
• Good communication and organisational skills
Desirable
• Experience working within a pre-school room
What You’ll Do
• Lead the day-to-day running of the pre-school room
• Plan and deliver activities aligned with the EYFS
• Support children’s development towards school readiness
• Supervise and guide staff working within the room
• Maintain safeguarding, health and safety, and compliance standards
• Build working relationships with parents and carers
What Happens After You Apply
Applications are reviewed against the essential criteria. Suitable candidates will be contacted for an initial discussion, followed by interview.
Reference: WILL219611/DB
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About Willingcare
The hiring school is not disclosed on this advert. This vacancy is being managed by Willingcare; contact the agency directly for further details about the school and role.
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Trust & transparency
- Posted
- 25/07/2026
- Last checked
- 27/07/2026
- Job reference
- 951e91ee
- Advertised by
- Willingcare
- Original source
- Adzuna feed · #5679132967
- Expires
- 23/09/2026
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