Pre-School Room Leader (Ages 3-5) - Westminster

Pre-School Room LeaderLocation: Westminster, Central LondonSalary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Lead, Inspire and Shape Young Minds in an Outstanding Early Years Environment

Hays Education is delighted to be working in partnership with a highly respected and award-winning private nursery group to recruit an experienced and passionate Pre-School Room Leader for one of their flagship Central London settings.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking nursery that is committed to delivering exceptional early years education through creativity, exploration,and child-led learning. The setting provides a stimulating and inspiring environment where children are encouraged to develop confidence, independence,curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.

The nursery benefits from outstanding facilities, carefully designed learning environments,and a strong focus on providing children with enriching experiences both indoors and outdoors. Staff are supported through ongoing training, development opportunities, and clear career progression pathways within a growing organisation that genuinely invests in its people.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years professional who can demonstrate strong leadership skills, a thorough understanding of the EYFS framework, and a genuine commitment to achieving excellent outcomes for children aged 3-5 years.

The Opportunity

As Pre-School Room Leader, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operation of a busy and vibrant pre-school room, ensuring children receive the highest standards of care, education, and support.

You will lead a team of practitioners, role model best practice, and create an environment that allows children to thrive socially, emotionally, physically, and academically.Working closely with the wider management team, you will play a vital role in the continued success of the nursery while supporting colleagues to deliver engaging and meaningful learning experiences.

This role would suit an experienced Room Leader looking for a fresh challenge or a confident Senior Early Years Practitioner ready to take the next step into a leadership position.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Team Management

• Lead, motivate, coach, and inspire a team of Early Years Practitioners and Senior Practitioners
• Support staff development through mentoring, training, and regular feedback
• Promote a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture
• Ensure staffing levels, room routines, and daily operations run efficiently
• Lead room meetings and contribute to wider nursery improvement initiatives

Learning and Development

• Plan, implement, and review a high-quality curriculum in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Create engaging learning opportunities that reflect children's interests, developmental needs, and individual next steps
• Encourage creativity, exploration, problem-solving, and independent learning through play
• Support children in achieving developmental milestones across all areas of learning
• Deliver enriching experiences that promote language development, communication skills, confidence, and school readiness

Observation, Assessment and Planning

• Maintain accurate observations, assessments, and developmental records
• Monitor children's progress and identify appropriate interventions where required
• Support key persons in completing learning journeys to a high standard
• Ensure planning is purposeful, challenging, and tailored to individual children's needs
• Work closely with families to ensure continuity between home and nursery learning

Safeguarding and Welfare

• Ensure safeguarding practices are embedded into everyday routines
• Maintain the highest standards of health and safety, hygiene, and child welfare
• Ensure all policies, procedures, and compliance requirements are followed consistently

Parent Partnerships

• Build strong and professional relationships with parents and carers
• Provide regular updates regarding children's progress and development
• Conduct parent meetings and support family engagement initiatives
• Act as an ambassador for the nursery, delivering exceptional customer service and care

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above
• Significant experience working within high-quality nursery or early years settings
• Previous Room Leader, Third-in-Charge, Senior Practitioner, or supervisory experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of the EYFS framework and child development
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Excellent leadership and people management skills
• The ability to inspire and develop others
• Outstanding communication and organisational abilities

Why Join This Nursery Group?Benefits include:

• Competitive salary of £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
• Career progression opportunities within a growing nursery group
• Ongoing training and continuous professional development
• Supportive and experienced management team
• Modern, purpose-built learning environments
• High-quality resources and facilities
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Opportunities to contribute to innovative early years programmes
• Stable, full-time permanent position with long-term career prospects

Apply NowIf you are a passionate Early Years professional ready to take the next step in your career and lead a thriving pre-school room, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, click Apply Now or contact:Aamir MalikHays Education-

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