Nursery Room Leader / Senior Room Leader in Lambeth

Location: Norwood, London (SE27)
Salary: Up to £38,500 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Hours: 40 hours per week (flexible shift patterns across 4 or 5 days)
Nursery Opening Hours: 7:30am – 6:30pm

Marylebone Services is proud to represent a family-oriented, community-focused nursery and preschool setting in Norwood. Catering to around 60 children, this value-driven nursery provides a language-rich environment where children flourish at the heart of their own learning. Committed to high-quality care, outstanding family communication, and staff well-being, they heavily invest in empowering their team.

We are seeking a passionate, experienced, and highly motivated Nursery Room Leader who can lead by example, coordinate a team effectively, and plan meaningful, age-appropriate activities.

The Role & Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Mentoring: Lead, motivate, and manage your room team; delegate tasks, set SMART targets, and provide coaching to support their professional development.
• Room Management: Take full ownership of the day-to-day care, safety, and routines within your room, maintaining a clean, safe, and secure environment.
• Curriculum & Planning: Facilitate a creative range of indoor and outdoor play experiences, ensuring planning is maintained to a high standard to meet individual child needs.
• Key Person & Parent Relations: Manage Key Person duties while building and maintaining excellent relationships with parents and families.

About You

• Qualifications: Must hold a relevant Level 3 Early Years Qualification.
• Experience: Proven experience working as a Nursery Room Leader with a strong track record of leading a team.
• Curriculum Knowledge: Deep understanding of the EYFS curriculum, developmental tracking, and early learning outcomes.
• Skills: Excellent spoken and written English, stellar communication skills, and the ability to inspire a positive team culture.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £38,500 with annual increases.
• Incredible holiday package: 30 days annual leave plus your birthday off.
• 40% Childcare discount.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Paid training and clear professional qualification opportunities.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for health and well-being support.
• Quarterly staff socials and an Employee of the Month scheme.
• £500 refer-a-friend bonus scheme.
• Excellent public transport links.
• Friendly nursery pets on site!

If you are an experienced Room Leader ready to step into a supportive, rewarding environment with a fantastic package, please apply today.