Room Leader & Senior Nursery Practitioner

Location: Bermondsey, London (SE16)
Salary: £24,050 – £29,120 per annum (dependent on role)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for passionate childcare professionals to join a dedicated team in Bermondsey. We are currently seeking a dynamic Room Leader and an experienced Senior Nursery Practitioner to help provide high-quality care and education.

Option 1: Room Leader

• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30am – 6:30pm (40 hours per week)
• Salary: £29,120 per annum

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and supporting the room team to provide high-quality care and education.
• Overseeing the planning and delivery of daily activities in line with the nursery’s curriculum and the EYFS framework.
• Acting as a Key Person, maintaining accurate learning and development records.
• Ensuring the environment is safe, welcoming, and meets all health and safety requirements.

Ideal Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification.
• At least 1 year of experience leading a room or team in a nursery or early years setting in the UK.

Option 2: Senior Nursery Practitioner

• Hours: Monday to Thursday 7:45am – 3:00pm, Friday 7:45am – 3:30pm (34 hours per week)
• Salary: £24,050 per annum

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the Room Leader in leading the nursery team to provide outstanding care and education in line with the EYFS.
• Planning and delivering activities that support children’s learning and development.
• Acting as a Key Person and confidence in supporting and mentoring junior staff.
• Ensuring the environment remains safe, welcoming, and compliant with health and safety.

Ideal Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification.
• At least 2 years of experience working with children aged 2–5 in a nursery setting in the UK.

Core Skills & Attributes Required for Both Roles:

• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills, with the ability to use your own initiative.
• Excellent understanding of the EYFS and experience in planning and monitoring children’s learning and development.
• A positive, team-focused attitude with a genuine love for working with children.
• Must have the valid Right to Work in the UK (visas cannot be sponsored for these positions).

To Apply:

If you are a qualified and enthusiastic Early Years professional ready to take the next step in your career, please apply today

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