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Pre-School Room Leader

Location: City of London – currently based in Barbican, relocating to a brand-new Shoreditch site

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced Early Years professional ready to take the next step in your career? We are working with a well-established, high-quality private nursery group in Central London that is looking to appoint a passionate and dedicated Pre-School Room Leader .

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking setting that is about to relocate to a state-of-the-art nursery in Shoreditch , offering a fantastic working environment and opportunities for career progression.

About the Role

As a Pre-School Room Leader, you will take full responsibility for leading and managing a busy pre-school room, ensuring the highest standards of care, learning, and development for children aged 3–5 years.

You will play a key role in shaping the curriculum, mentoring staff, and creating an engaging and stimulating environment that supports every child’s individual development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support a team of practitioners within the pre-school room
• Plan and deliver a creative, play-based curriculum in line with the EYFS framework
• Monitor children’s learning and development, ensuring accurate observations and assessments
• Build strong relationships with parents and carers, providing regular feedback and updates
• Ensure the room meets all safeguarding, health & safety, and Ofsted requirements
• Contribute to the overall ethos and continuous improvement of the nursery

Requirements

• Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years (or above)
• Proven experience working within a nursery setting, ideally in a senior or room leader capacity
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and child development
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• A genuine passion for early childhood education and delivering high-quality care

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £30,000 – £35,000 per year (depending on experience)
• Opportunity to be part of an exciting nursery relocation project to a modern, purpose-built setting
• Supportive management team and clear career progression pathways
• Ongoing training and professional development

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced practitioner or aspiring leader who wants to be part of an innovative and growing nursery group in Central London.

What You Need to Do Now

If you're interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV and contact Aamir at Hays Education - [email protected] - 0207 259 8770