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.

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