Room Leader

Pay: Up to £33,495.00 per year

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Ruskin House Nursery

Room Leader | Permanent, Year-Round Role

Salary: Up to £33,495DOE (FTE – pro rata for part‑time hours)

Opening Hours: 7am to 7pm, Mon–Fri

Location: London (SE24)

Website: **We have two Room Leader opportunities at our nursery!**

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the room team and daily activities.
• Oversee observations, assessments and planning.
• Maintain a safe, organised, high‑quality environment.
• Build positive relationships with children and families.

What You Need

• Level 3+ Early Years qualification (DfE‑approved)
• Strong EYFS and safeguarding knowledge.
• Experience leading a room or mentoring staff.
• Confident communicator with a warm, positive approach.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay + annual reviews
• Discounted childcare & free lunch
• Generous holiday allowance
• Health & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & career progression
• Friendly, inclusive team

Safeguarding

Ruskin House Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable candidates apply. xwzovoh Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.