Nursery Room Leader - Croydon

Fennies is a family owned and family run provider of early years education. We are looking for a confident, caring Room Leader to manage a room of up to 20 children and inspire the teaching team to deliver world class learning experiences.

About the Role

As a Room Leader you will lead the day to day running of your room, ensuring high quality care and education, and create a positive, inspiring environment for children and staff alike. You will mentor and support your team, plan and implement engaging learning experiences in line with EYFS and Birth to 5 Matters, build strong partnership with families, maintain safeguarding, health and safety compliance, and monitor children's progress.

You Will:

• Lead the daily running of your room, ensuring high quality care and education.
• Inspire and support the team to deliver outstanding early years practice.
• Plan and implement engaging learning experiences in line with EYFS and Birth to 5 Matters.
• Build strong partnerships with families and maintain open communication.
• Act as a role model for best practice, guiding the team through feedback and professional development.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and compliance.
• Monitor children's progress and support their individual learning journeys.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of EYFS, Birth to 5 Matters and child development.
• Experience working in an early years setting, ideally as a room leader.
• A track record of delivering high standards of care and education.
• Experience of strong practice as a Key Person and implementing safeguarding, health and safety, first aid and critical care policies.
• Strong organisational, communication and teamwork skills.
• GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary up to £33,000 plus up to £1,500 performance related bonus.
• Bonus potential: up to an additional £1,500.
• 4 day or 5 day working week options with a minimum of 37 hours per week; hours between 7:45 am 5 pm and 8 am 6 pm.
• 20 days annual leave (increases by 1 day per year of service up to 25) plus bank holidays.
• Free daily meals from the Fennies Café.
• Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, mentoring and support, talent mapping for progression.

Safeguarding

Fennies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide proof of identity. In line with Safer Recruitment guidance, online searches may be conducted for shortlisted candidates.

Commitment to Diversity

At Fennies, we celebrate diversity and believe inclusive teams create stronger learning environments for children. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.