Nursery Room Leader – Thames Ditton, Surrey, KT7

Nursery Room Leader – Thames Ditton, Surrey, KT7

Salary: £31,000 per year (depending on age, qualifications, and experience)

Days/Hours: 40 hours per week | 4 or 5 days | Shifts between 7.30am–6:30pm

Contract: All Year Round / Permanent

Not suitable for term-time or school-hours applicants

We are seeking a confident and passionate Room Leader to join a well-established Nursery.

This role is based in the 1–2 year old room, overseeing up to 12 children and leading a team of three practitioners within a 100-place nursery.
The successful candidate will be values-led, motivated, and committed to maintaining high standards of care while supporting both children and staff to thrive in a positive, professional environment.

Benefits

• Free gym membership to support health and wellbeing
• Free BUPA healthcare plan for salaried staff
• Exclusive discounts on beauty, hair, and food services
• Paid lunch breaks
• Option for a 4-day working week (10-hour days)
• Additional paid day off for your birthday
• Strong focus on training, upskilling, and career progression

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the 1–2 year old room in line with EYFS
• Provide high-quality childcare and early education
• Support and inspire staff to deliver outstanding practice
• Celebrate and track children’s learning and development
• Build positive relationships with families and colleagues
• Maintain safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery standards

About You

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (full and relevant)
• Previous experience as a Nursery Practitioner or Room Leader
• Strong EYFS knowledge and inclusive practice
• Confident communicator with parents and team members
• Eligible to work in the UK

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