Nursery Room Leader (Early Years) – Woodford, Greater London IG8
A rewarding full-time opportunity for a Nursery Room Leader within a nurseries & early years childcare setting in Woodford, supporting high-quality EYFS learning, room leadership, and child-centred care in a warm and nurturing nursery environment.
Employment Type
Full-time, 40 hours per week, all year round, permanent nursery-based role.
Salary
£29,000 - £30,000 per annum, depending on experience + benefits.
Pay & Benefits
- Supportive nursery and early years childcare environment
- Day nursery setting supporting children from 3 months to 5 years
- High-quality childcare setting within the IG8 postcode area
- Welcoming, supportive, and stimulating early years environment
- Child-focused nursery spaces designed around children’s age and stage
- Convenient Woodford, Greater London location serving families across the London Borough of Redbridge
- Structured nursery setting supporting full day care and sessional care
- Opportunity to support high standards of room practice, safeguarding, and EYFS learning
Working Hours & Shift Pattern
Full-time permanent nursery-based role.
Based on-site in Woodford, Greater London, IG8.
- Working within a nursery and early years childcare setting
- Supporting EYFS learning, childcare routines, and room leadership
- Nursery-based role within a structured full day care setting
- Convenient Woodford location on Snakes Lane West
Job Description
As a Nursery Room Leader, you will support the day-to-day leadership of a nursery room within an early years childcare setting based in Woodford, Greater London, IG8. This role is suited to an experienced Room Leader, Early Years Educator, or senior childcare professional with a background in Nursery (EYFS), confident supporting childcare routines, children’s learning, safeguarding, and high standards of room practice.
You will be joining a welcoming and supportive nursery environment providing high-quality childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The role offers the opportunity to help children build confidence, independence, communication, and curiosity through structured EYFS activities, learning through play, and nurturing childcare support.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support the day-to-day running of the nursery room
- Support high-quality EYFS learning, play, and development activities
- Promote a safe, caring, stimulating, and inclusive childcare environment
- Support children’s learning, development, confidence, and wellbeing
- Maintain safeguarding, welfare, health, and safety standards
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
- Support observations, assessments, records, and nursery documentation
- Work collaboratively with the wider nursery and early years team
- Encourage child-centred practice across daily routines and activities
- Maintain high standards of communication, professionalism, and room organisation
Requirements
- You must have the permanent right to work in the UK
- Relevant Early Years qualification aligned with EYFS expectations
- Previous experience working as a Nursery Room Leader, Room Leader, or senior practitioner within a nursery or early years childcare setting
- Background in Nursery (EYFS)
- Ability to support EYFS learning, safeguarding, child development, nursery routines, and room leadership
- Warm, caring, professional, and child-focused communication skills
- Ability to work independently while leading and supporting the wider nursery room team
- Also suitable for: Nursery Room Leader, Room Leader, Early Years Room Leader, Senior Nursery Practitioner, Senior Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Childcare Room Leader
Company Culture
As a Nursery Room Leader, you will be joining a supportive nursery and early years childcare setting focused on creating a safe, secure, nurturing, and engaging environment for children. The setting is built around EYFS learning, play-based development, positive relationships, and child-centred childcare practice.
The culture is professional, caring, and team-focused, with an emphasis on collaboration, communication, and supporting children through positive early years experiences within a welcoming and stimulating nursery environment.
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Nursery Room Leader or Early Years childcare professional looking for a full-time permanent role in Woodford, Greater London, your childcare experience, EYFS knowledge, and ability to support high-quality room leadership will be highly valued. Apply today to explore a rewarding opportunity within a supportive nursery and early years setting where you can continue developing your childcare career while helping children thrive through positive early years learning experiences.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early interest is warmly encouraged
Contact Details
Recruit by Nature
George Francis
George@recruitbynature.co.uk
Direct Line: 0118 334 8424
WhatsApp: 07782217154
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