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Room Leader

Job Posted: 22 hours ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: KT6, Surbiton, Greater London

Expire in: a month

Job Description

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Room Leader to join a welcoming and supportive nursery in Kingston upon Thames.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Level 3 Early Years professional who is ready to take the lead within a nursery room, support and motivate a team, and deliver engaging, child-centred EYFS provision. The nursery places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning and Forest School activities, creating exciting opportunities for children to explore, learn, and develop.

You will be:

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    Leading the day-to-day running of the room and maintaining high standards of care and education

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    Supporting, motivating, and mentoring practitioners within the team

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    Planning and delivering stimulating activities in line with the EYFS framework

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    Encouraging children's learning and development through outdoor play and Forest School experiences

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    Acting as a key person and developing strong relationships with children and their families

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    Monitoring children's progress through observations, assessments, and next-step planning

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    Promoting safeguarding, health and safety, and ensuring compliance with EYFS requirements

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    Working closely with colleagues, parents, and carers to support children's individual needs

The successful candidate will hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification and have previous experience working within a nursery setting, ideally with experience leading or supporting a room. A good understanding of the EYFS framework, safeguarding, child development, and team leadership is essential. A genuine interest in outdoor learning and Forest School practice would be highly desirable.

Full and part-time opportunities are available.

Salary: £33,500–£35,500, depending on experience and qualifications.

Think this could be the role for you? Apply now with your CV!

About UCM Education:
UCM Education works closely with nurseries and schools across the UK to place education professionals into roles where they can thrive. Due to the volume of applications received, we may be unable to contact all unsuccessful applicants. We are an Equal Opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment

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