Job Description Nursery Room Leader – Croydon – Up to £38,000 Based in a well-established nursery in Central Croydon, this setting offers a structured, well-run environment with clear routines and defined rooms for each age group. The nursery combines a family-run feel with consistent standards across practice, safeguarding, and learning. As a Nursery Room Leader, you’ll take responsibility for your room within a setting that values organisation, stability, and quality delivery. Before You Apply This role requires recent experience as a Room Leader or Senior Practitioner in a nursery. A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification is essential. Applicants must be confident leading a room and supporting staff independently. Key Job Details Salary : Up to £38,000 per annum Hours : 40 hours per week, all year round Contract : Permanent, full-time Setting : Early Years Nursery (ages 0–5) Location : Central Croydon Why This Role Is Worth Considering Clear responsibility for your own room and daily practice Established nursery group with consistent standards and structure Predictable day-to-day organisation and workload Ongoing training, CPD, and progression opportunities Discounted childcare and increasing annual leave with service Wellbeing support, salary reviews, and staff incentives What You’ll Need Level 3 Early Years qualification (full and relevant) Experience as a Room Leader or Senior Practitioner in a nursery Strong knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding requirements Ability to manage a room and support staff confidently Good communication and organisational skills What You’ll Do Lead the day-to-day running of your nursery room Deliver care and education in line with EYFS requirements Plan and oversee activities tailored to children’s development Complete observations, assessments, and next steps Support and guide practitioners within your room Maintain safeguarding, safety, and compliance standards Safer recruitment checks will apply, including references and an enhanced DBS check. Reference: WILL222123/TH INDACC