Room Leader (Level 3+)
Ruskin House Nursery | Herne Hill, London (SE24)
Permanent | Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week | Up to £33,495 per annum (DOE)
Ready to take the next step in your Early Years career and lead a room where children and colleagues can thrive?
At Ruskin House Nursery, we know that exceptional Early Years education starts with exceptional people. We're passionate about creating a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe, confident and excited to learn—and where our team feels supported, valued and encouraged to flourish.
Situated in the vibrant community of Herne Hill, our nursery provides a caring, stimulating environment where children are encouraged to explore, discover and develop through play. We believe every child deserves the very best start in life, and our experienced team works together to create engaging learning experiences that build confidence, independence and a lifelong love of learning. As part of Inspired Learning Group, you'll enjoy the close-knit feel of a welcoming nursery while benefiting from excellent training, ongoing support and genuine career progression opportunities across our growing family of independent schools and nurseries.
We're looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Room Leader with a minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification to join our friendly team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys leading by example, supporting colleagues and creating an outstanding environment where children can flourish every day.
What you'll be doing
As a Room Leader, you'll lead your room with confidence, ensuring the highest standards of care, education and wellbeing for every child while supporting and developing your team.
You'll:
- Lead the day-to-day running of your room, creating a warm, safe and inspiring environment for children to learn and grow.
- Plan and deliver engaging, play-based learning experiences in line with the EYFS, tailored to each child's individual interests and stage of development.
- Inspire, motivate and support your team, promoting high standards of practice and acting as a positive role model.
- Monitor children's learning and development, ensuring observations, assessments and planning are accurate and meaningful.
- Build strong, positive partnerships with parents and carers, keeping them informed and involved in their child's learning journey.
- Promote children's emotional wellbeing, confidence and independence through nurturing, child-centred practice.
- Ensure safeguarding, health and safety and welfare requirements are consistently met and embedded within the room.
- Work closely with the Nursery Manager and wider team to continuously improve practice and maintain outstanding standards throughout the nursery.
- Support the induction, coaching and development of team members, encouraging a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.
We're looking for someone who has:
- A DfE-approved Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above).
- Previous experience working in a nursery or Early Years setting.
- Experience leading a room or supporting others within an Early Years environment.
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS, child development and safeguarding.
- Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
- A positive, enthusiastic and caring approach.
- A genuine passion for delivering exceptional Early Years education and supporting others to succeed.
Why join Ruskin House Nursery?
We believe that when our people feel supported, children benefit too. That's why we invest in our team and create opportunities for everyone to grow.
We offer:
- Salary up to £33,495 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.
- Annual salary reviews.
- Discounted childcare.
- Free lunch during your working day.
- Generous holiday entitlement.
- Health and wellbeing support.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Career progression opportunities across Inspired Learning Group.
- A welcoming, experienced and supportive team.
- The opportunity to lead a dedicated room within a nurturing nursery in the heart of Herne Hill.
Apply today and help inspire the next generation while developing your own leadership career.
For more information, please contact Danielle on 07542 605096 or [email protected].
Safeguarding Statement
Ruskin House Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo enhanced DBS clearance, identity, qualification and employment checks, including exploration of any gaps in employment and the receipt of two satisfactory references.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.
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Pay: Up to £33,495.00 per year
Work Location: In person
