Pre-school Room Leader

Location: Hendon, London, NW4
Salary: £32,000 – £40,000 per annum (Depending on experience and hours)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, 48 weeks/year

Working Hours:

• 40–45 hours per week (includes breaks and home prep time).
• Shifts are scheduled between 08:00 and 18:00, Monday to Friday.

Are you a passionate Early Years professional looking for a leadership role where you can truly focus on the children rather than endless paperwork?

Marylebone Services is recruiting an experienced Room Leader for a thriving Pre-School room. Located at a beautiful setting in Hendon, our client is a warm, independent, family-run nursery.

They take pride in watching their team grow, providing fully supported training and clear development paths to help staff elevate their careers and hit their professional goals.

Why Join?

• Minimal Paperwork: Administration is kept to an absolute minimum so you can focus entirely on leading your room, mentoring your team, and caring for the children.
• Excellent Pay: Competitive salary ranging from £32,000 to £40,000.
• Great Benefits: 28 days paid annual leave, twice-yearly bonuses, opportunities for additional annual leave, and funding for further qualifications.
• Generous Holiday Structure: Closed for two weeks in March/April, two weeks at Christmas, Bank Holidays, some festival days, and 2 Inset days.

The Role

You will lead an energetic Pre-School room working alongside a supportive team of four practitioners. Your focus will be on delivering a warm, engaging, and high-quality early years environment where children learn mostly through games and play.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Pre-School room.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and fun environment.
• Mentor and support your team of practitioners.
• Help plan activities and learning experiences
• Complete natural development observations and regular assessments.

Requirements:

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare.
• Previous experience as a Room Leader within a UK Early Years setting.
• Full, unrestricted Right to Work in the UK.
• Kind, caring, highly organised, reliable, and passionate about mentoring colleagues and shaping young minds.

If you want to become a valued, long-term member of a unique and supportive nursery team, apply today!