Nursery Room Leader

Summary: The Nursery Room Leader position at a well-established primary school in Wandsworth, London, involves leading a nursery team to provide high-quality care and education for young learners in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The role emphasizes creating a nurturing environment, mentoring staff, and engaging with parents to support children's development. This full-time, permanent role offers opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative school culture. The school seeks a passionate educator to make a meaningful impact in early years education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the nursery room, ensuring a high standard of care and education for all children.
• Plan, deliver, and assess engaging and child-centered activities in line with the EYFS framework.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating environment for children’s emotional, social, and cognitive development.
• Mentor and support a team of nursery practitioners, providing guidance and professional development opportunities.
• Track and assess children’s progress, providing tailored support to help each child reach their full potential.
• Build strong relationships with parents and carers, offering regular updates on children’s development and wellbeing.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and well-organized learning environment in line with health and safety regulations.

Key Skills:

• Relevant Early Years qualification (e.g., Level 3 in Childcare and Education or equivalent).
• Proven experience as a Nursery Room Leader or in a leadership role within a nursery setting.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and the ability to inspire and support a team.
• Passionate, patient, and dedicated to providing high-quality early years education.

Salary (Rate): £50,000

City: Wandsworth

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other