At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a fun, engaging preschool room and inspire young learners.
- Company: Wildflower Twickenham, a nurturing environment for children and staff.
- Benefits: 31 days leave, birthday off, childcare discounts, and paid training.
- Other info: Join a supportive team that values creativity and growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children's early learning adventures.
- Qualifications: Early Years qualification and experience with preschool children.
The predicted salary is between 22950 - 28050 £ per year.
At Wildflower Twickenham, we believe the preschool years are full of some of the biggest little moments. It's the age where confidence starts to really shine, independence grows and children begin to discover exactly what they're capable of. We're looking for a Preschool Room Leader who loves this stage just as much as we do. Someone who can lead a room full of curious minds, big personalities and endless questions, while creating an environment where children feel confident, capable and excited to learn.
If you're an experienced Early Years professional with a natural flair for leadership, a creative approach and a genuine passion for helping children get ready for their next big adventure, we want to hear from you.
This Role Is All About Preschool
As our Preschool Room Leader, you'll take the lead in creating a fun, engaging and purposeful environment where children can become confident and independent learners. You'll be hands-on, inspiring and full of ideas, while supporting your team to deliver brilliant practice every day. From messy play and creative projects to developing communication, independence and those all-important school readiness skills, you'll help make every day count.
- Leading the Preschool Room with confidence, energy and consistency
- Creating an exciting environment where children can learn through play, exploration and discovery
- Planning and delivering engaging experiences that build confidence, independence and school readiness
- Supporting children's communication, social development, early literacy and numeracy
- Getting involved, getting messy and making learning fun
- Leading, mentoring and supporting your room team to deliver high-quality practice
- Building fantastic relationships with children, families and the wider Wildflower team
- Ensuring children receive the highest standards of care, safeguarding and wellbeing
What We're Looking For
- Qualified with a full and relevant Early Years / Childcare qualification
- Experienced in working with preschool-aged children
- Confident leading a room or supporting and mentoring a team
- Knowledgeable about the EYFS and what great school readiness looks like
- A natural leader who can bring energy, positivity and consistency to their team
- Creative, enthusiastic and full of ideas
- Passionate about giving children the very best start to their learning journey
Most importantly, we want someone who genuinely loves Early Years. Someone who gets excited when a child masters something they've been working towards and knows that sometimes the smallest moments are the biggest achievements.
About the Role
- 38 hours per week
- Full-time, all year round
- Based at Wildflower Twickenham
- Part of the growing Wildflower Nurseries & Preschool family
Why You'll Love Being Part of Wildflower
We're building something really special at Wildflower. Our nurseries are places where children can grow, our teams can flourish and everyone feels like they belong. We want our people to feel supported, valued and excited about coming to work every day. You’ll also get:
- 31 days annual leave
- Your birthday off
- A dedicated wellbeing day
- At least 60% childcare discount
- Paid training and opportunities for further qualifications
- INSET days for professional development and team collaboration
- Sovereign Healthcare Programme after 3 months
- Employee Assistance Programme
- High street discounts
- Opportunities to grow and develop your career within Wildflower
- A supportive leadership team that genuinely values great Early Years practice
About Wildflower Twickenham
Wildflower Twickenham is a warm, welcoming nursery where children are encouraged to be curious, confident and completely themselves. We're part of an exciting new chapter as Wildflower Nurseries & Preschool, bringing our settings together under one identity while keeping the individuality, community and personality that makes each nursery special. You’ll be joining a team that cares deeply about its children, families and each other, with plenty of opportunity to make your mark.
Ready to Lead the Way?
If you're ready to take the next step in your Early Years career and lead a Preschool Room where learning is exciting, independence is celebrated and every child gets to shine, we'd love to hear from you. Come and grow with Wildflower Twickenham.
Preschool Room Leader employer: Wildflower Nurseries
At Wildflower Twickenham, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a nurturing and dynamic work environment for our Preschool Room Leader. With a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing, we offer generous benefits such as 31 days of annual leave, a dedicated wellbeing day, and opportunities for professional development, ensuring that our team feels valued and supported. Join us in a vibrant community where your passion for Early Years education can flourish, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children as they embark on their learning journeys.
