Room Leader (Preschool) in London

Islington Square Day Nursery and Preschool, part of Grandir UK, is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Room Leader (Preschool) to join our team. You will play a key role in caring for, supporting and inspiring our children, encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive every day.

Why You’ll Love Working at Islington Square Day Nursery

• Part of a welcoming and supportive team who genuinely care about one another.
• Positive working environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to grow.

Core Benefits

• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period.
• Christmas and New Year shutdown.
• Flexible working options available.
• Big childcare discount.
• £500 refer-a-friend bonus.
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Statutory Sick Pay from day 1.
• Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65.
• Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues.

About Our Nursery: Parent Partnership

We love to share the joy, excitement and sense of wonder children experience at nursery. Parents are kept up-to-date on their child’s development through our Famly app which helps keep you involved in nursery life. Those magical everyday moments are captured through photos which we share to give you a great insight into your little one’s nursery adventures.

We have a dedicated team of passionate, supportive nursery staff who love what they do and genuinely care about our children. Our teachers understand the importance of early childhood education and work tirelessly to provide the best start for your child, ensuring they have the best opportunities to thrive.

Facilities

We’re proud to offer a warm and welcoming environment where children feel secure, supported and ready to learn. Routine plays a vital role in our daily activities, and parents often remark on their children’s happy and calm demeanour, both in person and through leading nursery review website Day Nurseries. Our nursery equips children with essential life skills and builds a strong foundation for their transition into primary school, encouraging confidence, independence and a love for learning.

Outdoor area

Our wonderful outdoor decking space features a play ship, water play, mud kitchen and role-play areas, providing endless opportunities for fun, imaginative play with friends. The nursery garden allows children to engage in hands-on experiences that connect them with nature while nurturing social, physical, and cognitive development.

Location and Travel

Our nursery is situated in the heart of Islington, London. We are conveniently located near Angel and Highbury and Islington tube stations which are just a ten minute walk away.

What You Will Be Doing

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery.
• Support and supervise playroom staff with their day-to-day duties.
• Deploy staff appropriately to ensure that the required standards are delivered and maintained within the rooms.
• Ensure the effective implementation of the nursery keycarer procedures and allocate children to keycarers appropriately.
• Ensure that practice and provision in the nursery meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Provide professional, relevant feedback to parents and carers about their child.
• Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers.
• Develop open and positive working relationships with staff.
• Ensure that all staff develop and maintain friendly, professional relationships with parents and carers.
• Knowledge and experience of SEND would be desirable, given the needs within the room.

Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits

• Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100 percent for the first 12 weeks.
• Paternity leave paid at 100 percent for 4 weeks.
• Parental bereavement leave up to 4 weeks paid.
• Compassionate leave up to 2 weeks paid.
• Miscarriage leave up to 2 weeks paid.
• Wellbeing Day, an extra day off just for you.
• The Grand Event, up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after 2 years’ service.

Even More Benefits

• Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts including ASOS, gym memberships, cinema, M&S, and major supermarkets.
• 24-hour remote GP appointments.
• Dayforce Wallet - gives you the ability to access a portion of your earned pay before your normal payday.
• Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy, and alternative therapies.
• Recognition, rewards, and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams.
• Tailored in-house training and genuine progression opportunities.
• Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy trained teams and Eco Schools accreditation.

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role and will be carried out by our approved third party provider. We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit. To support our recruitment process, we may use AI-assisted tools for tasks such as application screening and reference checks. These tools help us manage applications efficiently, and all hiring decisions are made by our team. Apply today. We review applications as they are received and may close the role early.