Location: North London

Contract: Full-time

Workstyle: On-site / frontline role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Early Years Practitioner / Room Leader to join a well-established Children’s Centre in North London supporting children aged 0–5 years.

This role is ideal for an experienced early years professional who is passionate about high-quality childcare, child development, and supporting families. The successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day organisation of care and education within the room, helping to create a nurturing, safe and stimulating environment where children can thrive.

This is a frontline role requiring full on-site presence and an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check.

• Lead and support the delivery of high-quality early years care and education for children under five

• Act as a Key Person for a group of children, supporting their learning, development and wellbeing

• Plan and deliver child-centred, play-based learning aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

• Build strong relationships with parents and carers, supporting learning both in the setting and at home

• Monitor children’s development through observation, assessment and planning

• Work collaboratively with multi-agency professionals to support families and children’s needs

• Promote positive behaviour and inclusive practice across the setting

• Contribute to the development of policies, planning systems and learning environments

• Participate in training, meetings and continuous professional development

• Support safeguarding procedures and ensure the welfare of children is always prioritised

For candidates at the higher level of the role, responsibilities may also include:

• Leading and coordinating a specific area of the centre’s service

• Supporting and guiding colleagues in best practice

• Monitoring service delivery and contributing to performance improvement

Essential

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years / Childcare (or equivalent recognised qualification)

• Experience working with children under 5 in an early years setting

• Strong knowledge of child development and the EYFS framework

• Ability to create a safe, engaging and stimulating learning environment

• Experience building positive relationships with parents and carers

• Understanding of safeguarding procedures and child protection practices

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• GCSE English (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Experience supporting colleagues or leading an area of practice

• Experience working with multi-agency teams or Early Help assessments

• Knowledge of current developments in early years education and childcare

• Enhanced DBS with Barred List check required

• Two weeks of annual leave to be taken during the centre’s summer closure period

• Flexible working may occasionally include evenings or weekends