Pre-School Room Leader – Nursery – Haringey

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Pre-School Room Leader to join a small family run nursery. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for a group of up to 16 children aged 2.5 to 4 years. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone, who is ready to take the next step in their career. The ideal candidate will hold at least a Level 3 Early Years qualification, with QTS highly desirable, and have proven experience in leading a room. This position also offers the opportunity to take on 3rd in Charge responsibilities, supporting the senior management team.

As the Room Leader, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of one of the nursery rooms, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for the children in your care. The Room Lead plays a pivotal role within the nursery, leading and managing a designated room within the nursery, ensuring high standards of care and education for children.  The Room Leader will oversee the planning and implementation of activities, manage staff within the room, and maintain a safe, stimulating environment that supports each child’s development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

What the role offers

• A warm, highly qualified team and supportive management
• A small, independent nursery
• Small class sizes to enable focused, child-led learning
• Staff training and development opportunities
• Auto-enrolment in a workplace pension
• 4 weeks paid annual leave + Bank Holidays
• An extra day of annual leave for every year of service
• A paid day off on your birthday

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, professional, and close-knit team that puts children first. If you are passionate about working with children and have the requisite skills and qualifications, we would love to hear from you.

• Lead and supervise a team of practitioners within the room.
• Ensure all staff members adhere to nursery policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular team meetings and provide guidance, support, and training as needed.
• Perform staff appraisals and participate in recruitment and selection processes.

• Plan and deliver a high-quality, age-appropriate curriculum that meets the developmental needs of the children.
• Observe, assess, and record each child's progress, and plan for their individual needs.
• Create a warm, welcoming, and stimulating environment where children feel secure and happy.
• Promote inclusive practices and ensure all children, including those with special educational needs, are supported.

• Ensure the safety and well-being of all children at all times.
• Conduct daily health and safety checks and risk assessments.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards within the room.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and report any concerns to the designated safeguarding lead.

• Build strong, positive relationships with parents and caregivers.
• Communicate regularly with parents about their child's progress and daily activities.
• Organize and participate in parent meetings and events.

• Maintain accurate records of children’s development, attendance, and any incidents.
• Ensure all documentation is up-to-date and complies with regulatory requirements.
• Manage room resources and equipment, ensuring they are well-maintained and used effectively.

• At least two years experience in a leadership or supervisory role in a Pre-school/Nursery Setting with 0-5 year olds.
• A good understanding of the EYFS Framework.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with children.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Creativity in planning engaging and educational activities.

• NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce or equivalent.
• GCSE Maths / English at Grade C or above or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths
• QTS (desirable)

• Current Paediatric First Aid certification.
• Current Safeguarding certification.
• Current COSHH certification.
• Current Food and Hygiene certification.

• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Physically able to carry out the requirements of the role.
• Flexibility to work various shifts as needed.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one)*.