Room Leader

Term Time Only, Full-Time

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: 8:30am - 4pm, Monday to Friday

We are seeking a confident and experienced Room Leader to join a school adjacent Nursery in Barnet (N12) or an experienced nursery practitioner ready to step up and take charge of a team of 2 in a busy baby room.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate Early Years professional ready to take the next step in their career and lead a room, supporting both children and staff in a nurturing, child-centred environment.

• CACHE Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification in Early Years/Childcare (essential)
• Proven experience working within a nursery or early years setting
• Previous experience leading a room or supporting room leadership (desirable)

As a Room Leader, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the day-to-day running of the room, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and well organised environment
• Supporting and guiding a small team of practitioners, promoting positive teamwork and consistency
• Planning and delivering engaging, age appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework
• Monitoring children's progress through observations, assessments, and learning journeys
• Acting as a key person, building strong and professional relationships with children and their families
• Ensuring safeguarding, health & safety, and welfare requirements are consistently met
• Maintaining high standards of care, learning, and behaviour management across the room

• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and child development
• Confident leadership skills with the ability to support and motivate a team
• Experience with planning, assessment, and tracking children's progress
• A proactive, organised, and reliable approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine passion for early years education and child development

If you are an experienced Early Years Practitioner ready to step into a leadership role, or an existing Room Leader looking for a new opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this Room Leader vacancy.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.