Nursery Room Leader

Nursery Room Leader – Balham

Salary: Up to £32,500 per year (depending on qualifications & experience)

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Location: Balham, London

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Room Leader to join our Balham Nursery. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-quality early years provider, offering a nurturing, engaging, and stimulating environment where children can learn, play, and grow.

Why Join Us?

We believe in supporting both children and staff, creating a positive and professional workplace. You’ll benefit from:

• Competitive salary – up to £32,500
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Paid overtime, sick days & birthday leave
• Staff childcare discount
• PerkBox – exclusive discounts & wellness perks
• Medical cashback plan (covering you & up to 4 children)
• Life insurance & AVIVA pension scheme
• Company-funded social events
• Modern learning spaces designed for early years development

Professional Growth:

• Funded qualifications & leadership pathways
• Ongoing CPD & specialist training
• Tuition reimbursement

Your Role

As a Room Leader, you will:

• Plan and deliver activities that meet children’s developmental needs
• Provide a safe, nurturing, stimulating environment in line with EYFS standards
• Monitor, record, and celebrate milestones in children’s development
• Communicate effectively with families to build strong relationships
• Lead and support colleagues to maintain high-quality care and learning
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and child protection policies

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

• Full & relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification – essential
• Previous experience in an Early Years setting (ideally as a Room Leader, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Nurse, or Early Years Educator)
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and child protection
• Excellent communication skills and a passion for early childhood education
• A commitment to delivering the highest standards of care

Apply Now

If you’re enthusiastic about shaping children’s early learning and ready to lead with confidence, apply today to become a Room Leader at our Balham Nursery.