At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a passionate team and inspire toddlers through engaging activities.
- Company: Welcoming nursery in South London focused on staff wellbeing.
- Benefits: Up to £17.50 per hour, full-time hours, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Supportive leadership team with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a lasting impact on children's early years while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and leadership experience required.
The predicted salary is between 17.5 - 17.5 £ per hour.
Location: South London
Salary: Up to £17.50 per hour
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week over 5 days
Are you an experienced Early Years professional ready to take the next step in your career? We're looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Toddler Room Leader to join a welcoming and well-established nursery in South London. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team, inspire young learners, and make a lasting impact during one of the most important stages of a child's development.
The Role
As Toddler Room Leader, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day running of a busy toddler room, ensuring the highest standards of care, education and safeguarding are maintained at all times. You'll lead by example, support and mentor your team, and work closely with the wider management team to create an engaging, stimulating and nurturing environment where children can thrive.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire the Toddler Room team
- Deliver high-quality learning experiences in line with the EYFS
- Plan engaging activities that promote children's development
- Complete observations, assessments and learning journeys
- Build strong relationships with parents and carers
- Support and mentor practitioners within the room
- Ensure safeguarding, health & safety and nursery policies are consistently followed
- Maintain a warm, caring and inclusive environment for every child
Requirements
- Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)
- Previous experience as a Room Leader, Senior Practitioner or an experienced Level 3 looking to step up
- Excellent knowledge of the EYFS framework
- Strong leadership and organisational skills
- A positive, enthusiastic and child-centred approach
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
What's on Offer?
- Up to £17.50 per hour
- Full-time permanent position (40 hours over 5 days)
- Supportive and experienced leadership team
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- A welcoming nursery with a genuine focus on staff wellbeing and development
If you're ready to lead a fantastic team and help shape the early years experiences of young children, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.
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