Level 3 Early Years Room Leader (Nursery)

Company: Tradewind Recruitment
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Location: London
Job Description:

Level 3 Early Years Room Leader (Nursery)

EYFS – Nursery – Fulham, Inner London – Full-time (Permanent)

Salary: £27,000 – £32,000 (dependent on experience & negotiable)

Pay structure: Weekly PAYE only

Start date: ASAP & Ongoing

About the role

As a Room Leader, you will:

  • Lead a nursery room and support a team of Level 3 practitioners to deliver exceptional EYFS practice.
  • Ensure a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children to thrive emotionally, socially, and developmentally.
  • Plan and deliver high‑quality, play‑based learning and oversee observations and assessments using Development Matters.
  • Ensure children’s learning journeys reflect strong progress across all seven areas of learning.
  • Work closely with parents and carers and support inclusive practice for children with SEND and EAL.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership where required.

Qualifications

  • Level 3 Early Years qualification (ESSENTIAL)
  • Strong experience in EYFS nursery settings.
  • Previous Room Leader experience or strong readiness to step up.
  • Confident leadership and ability to support a team.
  • Strong knowledge of EYFS and Development Matters.
  • Experience with observations, planning, and learning journeys.
  • Understanding of SEND and EAL support.
  • Warm, professional, and confident communicator.
  • Strong safeguarding knowledge.

Benefits

  • Excellent, well‑resourced nursery in the heart of Fulham.
  • Supportive leadership team with genuine progression opportunities.
  • Competitive pay and room to grow.
  • Positive, nurturing working environment.
  • Long‑term opportunity with stability and development.

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Posted: May 17th, 2026