Nursery Room Leader (Level 3) – Baby Room or Toddler Room
Location: Sunrise Community Nursery, SE4 2LW (Brockley Way)
Hours: 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday (4‑day work week)
Salary: £28,652 - £31,000
Responsible to: Management
About Sunrise Community Nursery
Sunrise Community Nursery is a community‑run, charitable early years setting for children aged 3 months to 5 years. We are a large, vibrant nursery supporting around 110 children, with a strong commitment to inclusion, diversity, and high‑quality early education. Our team is dedicated to giving every child the best possible start in life through nurturing relationships, purposeful learning environments, and a child‑centred approach.
We are currently recruiting a Level 3 Qualified Room Leader for either our Baby Room or 2–5 Year Old Room, depending on experience.
Key Responsibilities (Baby Room Leader)
The Baby Room Leader will:
- Provide warm, responsive care that supports secure attachments and early development.
- Plan and deliver age‑appropriate sensory, exploratory and physical activities.
- Monitor and track developmental milestones using EYFS and Birth to 5 Matters.
- Lead and coach staff to ensure routines (feeding, sleep, nappy changing) are safe, consistent and nurturing.
- Create a calm, predictable environment that supports emotional security.
- Build strong relationships with families, supporting transitions into nursery.
- Ensure all safeguarding, health and safety and statutory requirements are met.
Key Responsibilities (2–5 Room Leader)
The 2–5 Room Leader will:
- Plan and deliver stimulating learning experiences that support school readiness.
- Track children’s progress through observations, settling‑in reports and summative assessments.
- Lead and coach staff to deliver high‑quality teaching and purposeful play.
- Organise daily routines and deployment to maximise learning outcomes.
- Promote independence, curiosity and the Characteristics of Effective Learning.
- Ensure the room environment is well‑resourced, inclusive and reflective of children’s interests.
- Maintain high standards of practice in line with EYFS and Birth to 5 Matters.
General Leadership Responsibilities
- Manage and motivate your team effectively.
- Set clear goals and monitor progress against targets.
- Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and compliance.
- Ensure policies, procedures and best practice are consistently followed.
- Monitor the quality of provision and drive continuous improvement.
Essential Requirements
- Level 3 or above qualification in Early Years/Childcare.
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS.
- Passion for early years education and high‑quality childcare.
- Leadership skills and confidence in supervising staff.
- Enthusiasm for working with young children and supporting their development.
- Commitment to inclusive practice and excellent communication with families.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Sets high expectations that inspire and motivate children.
- Demonstrates strong knowledge of early learning and EYFS.
- Plans education and care that meets the needs of all children.
- Promotes good progress and positive outcomes.
- Approaches leadership with professionalism, warmth and clarity.
Apply Now
If you are passionate about early years education and ready to lead a room that makes a meaningful difference to children and families, we would love to hear from you
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £28,652.00-£31,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
Education:
- Diploma of Higher Education (required)
Experience:
- Leadership: 1 year (required)
- Childcare: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
