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Date Added: Fri 17/04/2026

Room Leader

Hackney, UK
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Company: WILLING RECRUITMENT

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: 32200

Nursery Room Leader - Up to £32,200 - Full Time, 40 Hours per week

 

The setting is bright and spacious, with dedicated rooms for each age group and an all-weather outdoor space used throughout the year. You will lead within the baby room, working closely with a consistent team and strong leadership structure to deliver high-quality early years care and education.

 

Before You Apply

  • You must hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
  • You must have recent nursery experience, ideally within a baby room or similar age group
  • This role is not suitable for unqualified candidates or those without UK nursery experience

 

Key Job Details

  • Salary: £32,200 per year
  • Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Contract: Full-time, permanent
  • Room: Baby
  • Ofsted rating: Good

 

Why This Role Is Worth Considering

  • Established leadership team with clear room structure and support
  • Spacious nursery with separate, well-resourced age-group rooms
  • All-weather garden integrated into daily routines
  • Sector-led training and funded development opportunities
  • Buy and sell annual leave scheme
  • Heavily discounted childcare
  • Day off for your birthday
  • Generous pension contribution
  • Long service awards and refreshments provided

 

What You’ll Need

  • Level 3 Early Years qualification (full and relevant)
  • Experience working in a nursery setting, ideally with babies
  • Strong understanding of EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements
  • Ability to lead a room and maintain standards confidently

 

What You’ll Do

  • Lead daily care and routines within the baby room
  • Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities in line with EYFS
  • Complete observations and maintain accurate development records
  • Maintain safeguarding, health, safety, and hygiene standards
  • Support and guide nursery practitioners within the room
  • Communicate effectively with parents during drop-off and collection

 

All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS and satisfactory references.

 

Reference: WILL#removed#/JG

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