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Room LeaderWilling Recruitment • Cricklewood, United Kingdom
Room Leader

Room Leader

Willing Recruitment • Cricklewood, United Kingdom
30+ days ago
Salary
£29,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
  • Quick Apply
Job description

Nursery Room Leader/Third in Charge – Level 3 | £29,000–£31,000

Leading a Baby Room means setting the tone for a child’s very first experiences in nursery. As a Level 3 Nursery Room Leader you will guide a small team while supporting the wider nursery leadership; You’ll also be supporting the Nursery Manager and Deputy with the day-to-day operations of the nursery. The focus is simple: consistent care, thoughtful EYFS practice, and a calm, well-organised room for babies to grow and explore.

Before You Apply

  • This role requires recent experience leading or supervising within a nursery Baby Room or similar early years environment.
  • Applicants must hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.
  • Candidates should be confident leading a room, guiding staff practice, and managing EYFS documentation.

Key Job Details

  • Salary: £29,000 – £31,000 depending on experience
  • Hours: 45 hours per week with paid breaks
  • Contract: Permanent, full time
  • Working pattern: 46 working weeks per year
  • Setting: Private Early Years nursery
  • Age group: Baby Room

Why This Role Is Worth Considering

  • Clear room leadership responsibility with input into wider nursery operations
  • Paid breaks and a reduced working year (46 weeks rather than 52)
  • Structured nursery with established systems for planning and assessment
  • Ongoing training and development within early years leadership
  • Opportunity to step into a Third in Charge position supporting senior management
  • Stable staffing structure within a well-established nursery setting

What You’ll Need

  • Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
  • Previous experience as a Nursery Room Leader, Baby Room Leader, or senior practitioner
  • Strong working knowledge of the EYFS framework
  • Paediatric First Aid certification
  • Safeguarding training and understanding of child protection procedures
  • Experience leading staff practice and maintaining accurate EYFS records

Desirable

  • Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) training
  • Food Hygiene Level 2
  • FGM awareness training
  • SEND or inclusion experience
  • Experience supporting Ofsted preparation or inspections

What You’ll Do

  • Lead the daily running of the Baby Room, ensuring safe, consistent care for children
  • Plan and oversee EYFS-based activities supporting early development
  • Monitor observations, assessments, and developmental records for key children
  • Guide and support Early Years Practitioners through supervision and mentoring
  • Work with parents and carers to share updates on children’s development and wellbeing
  • Support nursery leadership with staffing organisation, compliance, and safeguarding standards

What Happens After You Apply

Applications are reviewed against the essential experience and qualification requirements.
Suitable candidates will be contacted to arrange an initial conversation before progressing to interview with the nursery management team.

Reference: WILL215708/JC

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