Nursery Room Leader

Nursery Room Leader - West Kensington, Greater London W14

A rewarding opportunity for a Nursery Room Leader within a supportive nurseries & early years childcare setting in West Kensington, helping children thrive through high-quality EYFS learning, room leadership, and child-centred care.

Employment Type

Full-time, 40 hours per week, all year round, permanent nursery-based role.

Salary

£29,000 - £30,000 per annum + benefits.

Pay & Benefits

• Supportive nursery and early years childcare environment
• Child-focused setting supporting children from 3 months to 5 years
• Dedicated nursery spaces for different age ranges
• EYFS-led learning environment focused on learning through play
• Safe, secure, and nurturing childcare setting
• Convenient West Kensington location close to local transport links
• Collaborative and supportive childcare team environment
• Opportunity to support high-quality room practice and child development

Working Hours & Shift Pattern

Full-time permanent nursery-based role. Based on site in West Kensington, Greater London, W14.

• Working within a nursery and early years setting
• Supporting EYFS learning, childcare routines, and room leadership
• Nursery-based role within a structured childcare environment
• Convenient location close to Kensington Olympia, Shepherd's Bush, and Hammersmith transport links

Job Description

As a Nursery Room Leader, you will support the day-to-day leadership of a nursery room within a high-quality early years childcare setting based in West Kensington, Greater London, W14.

This role is suited to an experienced Room Leader or senior early years professional with a background in Nursery (EYFS), confident supporting childcare routines, children's learning, safeguarding, and high standards of room practice.

The nursery setting supports children from 3 months to 5 years within dedicated age based spaces designed to encourage safe, secure, and engaging learning through play. You will help create a positive room environment where children can develop confidence, independence, communication, and curiosity through structured EYFS activities and nurturing childcare support.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the day-to-day running of the nursery room
• Support high-quality EYFS learning, play, and development activities
• Promote a safe, caring, stimulating, and inclusive childcare environment
• Support children's learning, development, confidence, and wellbeing
• Maintain safeguarding, welfare, health, and safety standards
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Support observations, assessments, records, and nursery documentation
• Work collaboratively with the wider nursery and early years team
• Encourage child-centred practice across daily routines and activities
• Maintain high standards of communication, professionalism, and room organisation

Requirements

• You must have the permanent right to work in the UK
• Relevant Early Years qualification aligned with EYFS expectations
• Previous experience working as a Room Leader or senior practitioner within a nursery or early years childcare setting
• Background in Nursery (EYFS)
• Ability to support EYFS learning, safeguarding, child development, nursery routines, and room leadership
• Warm, caring, professional, and child-focused communication skills
• Ability to work independently while leading and supporting the wider nursery room team
• Also suitable for: Nursery Room Leader, Room Leader, Early Years Room Leader, Senior Nursery Practitioner, Senior Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Childcare Room Leader

Company Culture

As a Nursery Room Leader, you will be joining a supportive nursery and early years childcare setting focused on creating a safe, secure, nurturing, and engaging environment for children.

The setting is built around EYFS learning, play-based development, positive relationships, and child-centred childcare practice. The culture is professional, caring, and team-focused, with an emphasis on collaboration, communication, and supporting children through positive early years experiences.

Contact Details

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George Francis

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