Room Leader
Location: Clapham
Salary: Up to £33,000 per year
Bonus: Potential to earn a further £1,500 in bonus
4‑day or 5‑day working week available
Why join Fennies?
We believe great leaders deserve the right support, development and recognition.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and bonus – up to £33,000 annual salary
- Up to £1,500 performance‑related bonus
- Comprehensive pension scheme
- £500 referral bonus
- Targeted professional development programmes
- Mentoring and support
- Talent mapping to support your progression
- 20 days annual leave, increasing by 1 per year of service (up to 25) plus bank holidays
- BUPA Wellbeing Support
- Free daily meals from the Fennies Café
- Regular leadership forums and networking
- Summer BBQs, Christmas events and company celebrations
- Recognition and reward through the Fennies Club long service awards
About the Role
As a Room Leader, you’ll lead your room to deliver exceptional early years education while creating a positive and inspiring environment for children and your team.
Responsibilities
- Lead the day‑to‑day running of your room, ensuring high‑quality care and education
- Inspire and support your team to deliver outstanding early years practice
- Plan and implement engaging learning experiences in line with EYFS and Birth to 5 Matters
- Build strong partnerships with families and maintain open communication
- Act as a role model for best practice, supporting team development through guidance and feedback
- Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and compliance
- Monitor children’s progress and support their individual learning journeys
What we’re looking for
You’re a confident and caring early years professional who enjoys leading others and creating an inspiring learning environment.
Qualifications & Experience
- Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification (or above)
- Strong knowledge of EYFS, Birth to 5 Matters and child development
- Experience working in an early years setting, ideally as a room leader
- A track record of delivering high standards of care and education
- Experience as a Key Person and in implementing safeguarding, health and safety, first aid and critical care policies
- Strong organisational, communication and teamwork skills
- GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above); or equivalent
Diversity and Inclusion
At Fennies, we celebrate diversity and believe inclusive teams create stronger learning environments for children. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
Safeguarding
Fennies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide proof of identity. In line with Safer Recruitment guidance, online searches (including social media) may be conducted for shortlisted candidates.
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