Room Leader Location: 55 Tealby Court, Roman Way, London, N7 8HY Nearest Station: Caledonian Road Underground (Piccadilly Line) Salary: £28,000 £32,000 per annum (based on experience) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week Working Pattern: All year round About Our Nursery We are a nurturing, high-quality early years setting based in Islington (N7), offering care and education across three age groups in two well-resourced rooms. Our dedicated team of 12 staff are passionate about supporting each childs development in a warm, inclusive, and stimulating environment. We pride ourselves on fostering a close-knit, collaborative workplace where professional growth and staff wellbeing are valued. Although we do not offer on-site parking, we are easily accessible by public transport, with Caledonian Road Underground Station just a short walk away. The Role We are seeking an experienced and confident Room Leader to oversee one of our age group rooms. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated early years professional to lead and inspire a small team, maintain high standards of care and education, and make a positive impact on childrens development. Key Responsibilities: Lead the planning and delivery of creative and developmentally appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework. Oversee the day-to-day running of the room, ensuring a high-quality learning environment. Mentor and support nursery practitioners within your team. Promote childrens learning, safety, and wellbeing through a nurturing, child-centred approach. Monitor, assess, and track childrens progress, and contribute to individual learning plans. Build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues. Ensure policies on safeguarding, health & safety, and hygiene are upheld. Contribute to staff meetings, training sessions, and continuous improvement across the setting. Essential Skills and Experience: CACHE Level 3 in Early Years Education or equivalent. Minimum of 2 years experience in a nursery setting, with at least 1 year in a senior or leadership role. Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent knowledge of the EYFS framework and child development. Clear understanding of safeguarding and health & safety practices. Effective communication skills and a collaborative attitude. Proactive, organised, and passionate about delivering high-quality early years education. Paediatric First Aid (or willingness to obtain). ADZN1_UKTJ