At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Toddlers Room, ensuring high-quality care and engaging activities.
- Company: Welcoming nursery in Penge with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career progression, ongoing training, and paid annual leave.
- Other info: Join a friendly team and enjoy a fulfilling career in early years education.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and 1-2 years' experience in childcare.
The predicted salary is between 34500 - 34500 £ per year.
Room Manager – Toddlers Room
Location: Penge (SE20) Salary: £33k - £35k + per annum DOE Job Type: Full-time, Mon - Fri, Permanent (40 hours per week)
About the Role
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and welcoming nursery in Penge (SE20) for an experienced Room Manager to lead their busy Toddlers Room.
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate Early Years professional who enjoys leading a team, delivering high-quality childcare, and creating a positive learning environment where children can flourish.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day running of the Toddlers Room, ensuring the highest standards of care and education.
- Plan and implement engaging activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
- Support, mentor and supervise room staff, promoting a positive and collaborative team culture.
- Monitor children's learning and development through observations and assessments.
- Build strong relationships with parents and carers, providing regular updates on children's progress.
- Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies are adhered to at all times.
- Maintain a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment for all children.
- Work closely with the Nursery Manager and senior leadership team to achieve outstanding outcomes.
Requirements
- Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above) – essential.
- Minimum 1–2 years' experience in an Early Years setting, ideally with room leadership or senior practitioner experience.
- Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one before starting).
- Sound knowledge of the EYFS framework, safeguarding, and child development.
- Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
- A caring, enthusiastic and proactive approach to childcare.
- What's on Offer
- Salary of £33,000 - £35,000+ per annum.
- Full-time permanent position (40 hours per week).
- Supportive nursery with opportunities for career progression.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Company pension scheme.
- Paid annual leave.
- Friendly and welcoming team environment.
- Great journeys start here, apply now
Room Leader / manager employer: PhysioPulse Recruitment
Join a well-established nursery in Penge, where you will lead a dedicated team in providing high-quality childcare in a supportive and collaborative environment. With a focus on professional development and career progression, this role offers a competitive salary and a friendly atmosphere that fosters both personal and professional growth. Experience the joy of making a meaningful impact in children's lives while enjoying the benefits of a company pension scheme and paid annual leave.
