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Would you like to be part of warm, supporting, family run team?

The Nurtury is an Ofsted rated OUTSTANDING Team, and finalist in four categories at this years National Awards!

Imagine a place where curiosity blossoms and where every day feels like a new adventure. Welcome to our nursery, a haven of creativity and growth, where we don’t just care for children—we inspire them.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time Monday to Friday

Working hours: 40 hours working week

Salary: £31,420

This role is for a Room Leader for our Pre-School Room.

OVERALL JOB ROLE

• To deliver and ensure a high standard of learning, development and care for pre-school aged children.
• To manage the day to day running of the room
• To ensure that the rooms are a safe environment for children, staff and others
• To develop partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child’s development
• To manage your team (3 members of staff)

DUTIES

• To ensure responsibility for the effective daily running of the pre-school room
• To have a sound knowledge of company policies, procedures and expectations
• To act as an excellent role model to the staff team, being able to showcase high-quality practice in all areas
• To take responsibility for excellent hygiene, health and safety and security practice within the nursery
• To work cooperatively with the manager, deputy and other room managers
• To support and lead your room team in planning and providing appropriate daily activities in line with guidance from the EYFS
• To uphold the highest level of safeguarding practice and ensure company policies and procedures are adhered to at all times
• To manage and supervise observation, assessment and planning in your room, ensuring all children are making progress
• To work with outside professionals where required
• To work closely with parents and create trusting relationships with all families

QUALIFICATIONS (ESSENTIAL)

• Minimum of Level 3 in early years or equivalent
• Experience in working with pre-school aged children
• Knowledge of the Early Years Sector
• Good standard of English and Maths at GCSE A-C or equivalent
• Pedatric first Aid Certificate (if qualification was received after 2016)

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS (ESSENTIAL)

• 2 years or more experience working in a nursery or similar environment
• 2 years or more experience as a Pre-school room leader
• Experience of being a key person
• Excellent working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and current Ofsted framework

PERSONAL STYLE AND BEHAVIOUR

• Excellent verbal communication skills with staff, children and parents
• Able to use written English to write reports and keep clear and accurate records
• Basic administrative and IT skills
• Effective leadership skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Able to work on own initiative
• Calm and caring nature
• Empathy and understanding of children under 5
• Reliable
• Enthusiastic
• Flexible

OTHER USEFUL SKILLS (DESIRABLE)

• Paediatric first aid
• Safeguarding training
• Food hygiene
• Manual handling
• SENCO experience

Room Leader

• £500 bonus should the nursery maintain the Ofsted rating of OUTSTANDING
• Enhanced Annual Leave package of 25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holidays paid
• Birthday off after one year of service (paid)
• Option to ‘Sell Back’ up to 5-day’s Annual Leave.
• Pension
• Free lunches prepared by our in-house Chef
• 2 Year Service Award. A Holiday voucher of £500
• 5 Year Service Award. A Holiday voucher of £1000
• 10 Year Service Award Ceremony
• TfL Annual Season Ticket Loan:
• Cycle to work scheme (tax efficient scheme).
• Heated and air-conditioned staff room located in the rear of the garden to take a break away from the setting
• Reward and Recognition Scheme (Voucher benefit)
• Professional Training
• Career development plans
• Regular one-to-one meetings and support
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Store discounts
• Fully heated and air-conditioned throughout the setting
• Fantastic Events! (Christmas party, staff brunches, Cheese and Wine evenings, Summer BBQ's !)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £31,420.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Paid volunteer time
• Store discount
• Transport links

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Catford SE6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Room Leader: 2 years (required)

Language:

• Fluent English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Minimum Level 3 in EYFS (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 09/01/2026
Expected start date: 26/01/2026