Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Room Leader to lead the Big Room (2–5 years) at a friendly, community-focused nursery in Camden.

This is a fantastic term-time only opportunity for an experienced Early Years professional looking to take the next step in their career within a nurturing, child-led environment. The nursery has a capacity of around 40 children, with direct access to outdoor garden spaces and a varied enrichment programme including cooking, yoga, gardening and Forest School.

You will be:

• Taking responsibility for the effective day-to-day running of the Big Room

• Leading and supporting a team to provide consistently high standards of care and education

• Planning and delivering engaging, play-based experiences in line with the EYFS

• Creating a stimulating, inclusive and child-led learning environment

• Supporting children aged 2–5 years with their individual development, wellbeing and learning

• Making effective use of the nursery’s outdoor spaces and enrichment opportunities

• Acting as a key person and building strong, positive relationships with children and their families

• Completing observations and assessments to monitor children’s progress and inform future planning

• Supporting and mentoring colleagues, promoting positive teamwork and good practice

• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and professional practice

• Working closely with the management team to support the continued development of the nursery

The successful candidate will hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification and have previous experience working within a nursery or Early Years setting, ideally with experience leading a room or supervising a team. A strong understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding and child development is essential, alongside excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
Working pattern: Term-time only

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About UCM Education:

UCM Education works closely with nurseries and schools across the UK to place education professionals into roles where they can thrive. Due to the volume of applications received, we may be unable to contact all unsuccessful applicants. We are an Equal Opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment.