Job Description Room Leader Location: Islington, London Salary: £30,000 to £34,000 per annum Type: Full time We are recruiting for a Room Leader to join a high-quality early years setting in Islington. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced early years professional to take the next step in their career within a nursery that combines strong educational values with a warm, child-centred environment. The setting promotes a Edu-Care approach, focusing on children’s wellbeing as the foundation for happy learning, alongside an expert-designed curriculum and individual learning journeys for each child. The successful candidate will lead their room with confidence, support the wider team and help maintain high standards of care, education and parent partnership. This role would suit an established Room Leader or a strong Senior Practitioner ready to step up. Key responsibilities: Lead the day-to-day running of the room Deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS Plan and oversee engaging, age-appropriate activities Support children’s individual learning and development journeys Complete observations, assessments and next steps to a high standard Build strong, professional relationships with parents and carers Support and guide practitioners within the room Maintain high standards of safeguarding, wellbeing and compliance Requirements: Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification Previous experience in a nursery setting Experience leading a room or supporting team practice at senior level Strong knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding requirements Good organisational and communication skills Positive, proactive and nurturing approach What’s on offer: £30,000 to £34,000 per annum Opportunity to join a nursery with a distinctive education-led identity Supportive team culture Play-based curriculum inspired by Finland’s education model Individual learning tracking and regular consultations with parents Open 51 weeks a year with extended hours and strong parent-facing facilities The nursery publicly highlights a research-based, play-based and participatory method from Finland, says it is open 51 weeks a year, offers extended hours, and includes features such as a parents’ lounge with coffee bar, state-of-the-art reporting apps, and classrooms designed to support active learning and small group work. It also states the nursery is located near Angel and Old Street tube stations. Safer recruitment checks will apply, including references and an enhanced DBS check. Reference: WILL221100/SM INDCHI