Nursery Room Lead

Nursery Room Lead

Full-Time Long-Term Opportunity Immediate Start Available

Hereis a thriving primary school catering for children aged 2–11 , with a strong commitment to inclusion, child-centred learning, and high educational standards. The school provides a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to develop confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was judged Good , reflecting strengths in teaching, leadership, pupil development, and the quality of education provided.

Duties as a Nursery Room Lead:

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the nursery room
• Deliver high-quality learning opportunities in line with the EYFS Framework
• Support and mentor Early Years Practitioners and support staff
• Plan engaging activities that meet the needs of all learners
• Monitor, assess, and record children's progress
• Create an inclusive environment where every child can thrive
• Build strong partnerships with parents, carers, and external professionals
• Ensure safeguarding, welfare, and health & safety standards are maintained at all times

Ideal Nursery Room Lead:

• Level 3 Childcare/Education Diploma Qualification or equivalent
• Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent
• Evidence of EYFS qualifications or training (Level 3-5 Diploma)
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Sound understanding of how to use and adapt a range of teaching styles within Early Years education
• Proven ability to personalise learning and provide opportunities for all children to achieve their potential
• Experience leading or supporting within an Early Years setting
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.

Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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