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Room Leader - Nursery (Early Years)
Location: Roehampton, South West London
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: Full Time, Permanent

A nurturing and well-established nursery in Roehampton (SW15) is currently seeking a confident and experienced Room Leader to join their Early Years team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate early years professional who is ready to step into a leadership role, supporting the development and well-being of young children in a high-quality, supportive setting. The successful candidate will take ownership of the daily operations of their designated room while leading and inspiring a team of practitioners.

Key Responsibilities:

Leading a room team to deliver outstanding care and learning in line with the EYFS

Creating a positive, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children aged 0-5

Supporting planning, observations, and assessments to track and promote development

Ensuring all safeguarding, health & safety, and welfare policies are followed

Acting as a key person for a group of children and building strong parent partnerships

Supporting and mentoring junior staff within the room

Promoting high standards of hygiene, care routines, and interaction at all times

Requirements:

Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education (or equivalent)

Prior experience working in a nursery or early years setting, ideally in a senior or room leader role

Strong working knowledge of the EYFS and child development

Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills

A caring and proactive attitude, with a genuine passion for working with children

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a wider leadership team

If you're an enthusiastic and capable early years professional ready to lead a team and make a lasting impact in a well-resourced setting, this could be the ideal role for you.

Apply now to be considered for an immediate start - interviews are being arranged without delay.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

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.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of England