Nursery Room Leader – Croydon – Up to £38,000

Based in a well-established nursery in Central Croydon, this setting offers a structured, well-run environment with clear routines and defined rooms for each age group. The nursery combines a family-run feel with consistent standards across practice, safeguarding, and learning. As a Nursery Room Leader, you’ll take responsibility for your room within a setting that values organisation, stability, and quality delivery.

Before You Apply

• This role requires recent experience as a Room Leader or Senior Practitioner in a nursery.
• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification is essential.
• Applicants must be confident leading a room and supporting staff independently.

Key Job Details

• Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum
• Hours: 40 hours per week, all year round
• Contract: Permanent, full-time
• Setting: Early Years Nursery (ages 0–5)
• Location: Central Croydon

Why This Role Is Worth Considering

• Clear responsibility for your own room and daily practice
• Established nursery group with consistent standards and structure
• Predictable day-to-day organisation and workload
• Ongoing training, CPD, and progression opportunities
• Discounted childcare and increasing annual leave with service
• Wellbeing support, salary reviews, and staff incentives

What You’ll Need

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (full and relevant)
• Experience as a Room Leader or Senior Practitioner in a nursery
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding requirements
• Ability to manage a room and support staff confidently
• Good communication and organisational skills

What You’ll Do

• Lead the day-to-day running of your nursery room
• Deliver care and education in line with EYFS requirements
• Plan and oversee activities tailored to children’s development
• Complete observations, assessments, and next steps
• Support and guide practitioners within your room
• Maintain safeguarding, safety, and compliance standards

Safer recruitment checks will apply, including references and an enhanced DBS check.

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