Room Lead

Room Leader Full-Time, All-Year-Round Islington A well-established children’s centre in Islington is seeking a confident and enthusiastic Room Leader to join their team on a full-time, all-year-round basis. This welcoming and inclusive setting provides high-quality early education and care for children aged 0–5, with a strong focus on child-led learning, emotional well-being, and partnership with families. The setting is purpose-built with spacious, well-resourced indoor and outdoor areas, and a dedicated team committed to delivering outstanding early years provision. As Room Leader, you will take responsibility for leading your room\’s daily operations, supporting a small team of practitioners, and ensuring children thrive in a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment. The Role: Full-time, permanent role (Monday to Friday, 52 weeks per year) Lead the daily running of your room, ensuring high standards of care and education Supervise, support, and mentor a team of practitioners Plan and implement engaging activities in line with the EYFS framework Work closely with parents, carers, and the wider staff team Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health & safety, and record keeping The Ideal Candidate Will: Hold a full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification (essential) Have proven experience in an Early Years setting, ideally in a leadership role Be confident in EYFS planning, assessment, and key person responsibilities Demonstrate strong communication, leadership, and teamwork skills Be passionate about providing high-quality learning experiences for young children Be happy to work full-time and all year round The Centre Offers: A supportive and experienced management team Well-resourced rooms and outdoor spaces Ongoing training and professional development A rewarding role where you can truly make a difference in children’s lives If you\’re ready to lead with care, confidence, and creativity, we\’d love to hear from you.Apply NOW. Benefits of working with Progress Teachers: 5 Star Reviewed Agency - Over 130 positive reviews on Google. Long-term and Permanent Focus – Offering consistency and reliability. Support & Guidance – Ongoing support provided throughout whole recruitment process, including CV writing, interview/trial preparation and professional development. Competitive Salary – You’ll receive Pay to Scale from day one through PAYE £100 Referral Bonus (You do not have to be working through us to receive this)