Room Leader


Company:	Willing Care Recruitment Limited
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Ilford
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	4 Sept 2026
Closing date:	4 Oct 2026

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Summary

Level 3 Room Leader

£30,000 per year | 40 Hours per Week | 2–3 Year Olds

Two to three is an exciting stage of Early Years – language is developing, independence is growing and personalities are really beginning to shine through.

We’re looking for an experienced Room Leader to take the lead within a 2–3-year-old room, creating a warm and engaging environment where children can explore, build confidence and develop at their own pace. You’ll understand the needs of this age group and know how to balance growing independence with the reassurance, consistency and care young children still need.

Alongside being hands-on with the children, you’ll support and guide your room team, ensuring everyone works together to provide consistently high-quality Early Years experiences.

What We’re Looking For

full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

Previous nursery experience, with

strong experience working with 2–3-year-olds

Room Leader, Senior Practitioner or similar leadership experience would be beneficial

Strong knowledge of the

EYFS and child development

A good understanding of the developmental needs of toddlers

Confidence leading, supporting and motivating a room team

Strong safeguarding knowledge

A warm, patient and engaging approach with children and families

What You’ll Receive

£30,000 per year

Competitive annual leave

Your birthday off

Christmas closure

Pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Leading Your Room

Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the 2–3-year-old room

Create engaging experiences that reflect children's interests and developmental needs

Support children's language, independence, confidence and social development

Lead and support practitioners within the room

Observe children's development and plan meaningful next steps

Maintain a stimulating, organised and welcoming learning environment

Build positive relationships with parents and carers

Support smooth transitions as children progress through the nursery

Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and wellbeing

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.

Reference: WILL250266/ST

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