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Preschool Room LeaderLeapfrog Day Nursery • Westcott, Surrey, United Kingdom
Preschool Room Leader

Preschool Room Leader

Leapfrog Day Nursery • Westcott, Surrey, United Kingdom
22 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Job Description

Are you a confident Level 3 practitioner ready to step up or an experienced Room Leader looking for a setting that genuinely backs its team?



If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.

We're a Good-rated Croydon nursery on an exciting growth journey, with a third setting opening soon. We're looking for a passionate Preschool Room Leader to inspire our team, prepare our 35s for school, and build a long-term career with us.


Why you'll love working with us:



  • £33,000 salary + £500 welcome bonus (paid on successful completion of probation)


Real progression we're opening a second setting, with genuine pathways to Deputy and Manager roles


A team that's listened to your ideas shape how we run our rooms


Generous childcare discount for your own family


Investment in your development CPD support, paid training, and pathways to Level 4/5/6 if you want them


Currently Good-rated with strong foundations we're aiming high under Ofsted's new framework, and you'll be central to that journey


Croydon location with on-site parking and excellent transport links



What you'll do:



  • Lead and inspire your preschool team to deliver outstanding care and learning for our 35 year olds


Plan and deliver an inclusive, EYFS-led curriculum that prepares children confidently for school


Build warm, trusted relationships with parents and key children


Mentor and develop colleagues, modelling best practice


Maintain high standards across safeguarding, health & safety, and record-keeping


Support the senior team in the smooth running of the setting



What you'll bring:



  • Level 3 qualification minimum in Childcare or Early Years


Strong working knowledge of the EYFS and the new Ofsted framework


Experience with the 35 age group at least 2 years post-qualification


A solid grasp of school readiness phonics foundations, early maths, social and emotional development


Confidence leading or mentoring others formal Room Leader experience is a plus, but we'll consider strong practitioners ready to step up


A genuine love of Early Years and a desire to grow with us



The details:



  • Location: Croydon (in-person)


Hours: Full-time, permanent


Pay: £33,000 per annum + £500 welcome bonus


Start date: As soon as possible



Ready to lead a room you'll be proud of?


Apply today with your CV we aim to respond to every application within 3 working days. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in-person interview at the nursery.


We're committed to safeguarding children. xwwtmva The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, references, and right-to-work verification.


Benefits:



  • Childcare


Company pension


Employee discount


Free parking


Health & wellbeing programme


On-site parking


Transport links




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