Room Leader


Company:	Willing Care Recruitment Limited
Salary:	£30,000 to £33,700 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Barnet
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	2 Oct 2026
Closing date:	1 Nov 2026

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Summary

Room Leader – Toddler Room

Up to £33,700 per | 40 Hours per Week

Toddlers are busy discovering what they can do – developing language, testing their independence and finding new ways to explore the world around them. This is an opportunity to lead a room designed to give them plenty of space and encouragement to do exactly that.

Recently renovated, this modern and bright nursery has been designed with children at its heart, creating engaging spaces that support learning through play and exploration. Outdoors, children can enjoy dedicated play areas alongside a quiet sensory space, giving them opportunities for both energetic adventures and calmer moments.

As Toddler Room Leader, you’ll set the standard for practice within your room, supporting your team to create meaningful experiences while ensuring each child receives the individual care and attention they need.

What You’ll Receive

• 40 hours per week, all year round

• Discounted childcare

• Competitive annual leave package

• Your birthday off

• Lunch provided

• Paid DBS check

• Funded training and development

• Benefits portal

• Team events

• Long service awards

Leading Your Toddler Room

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the toddler room

• Lead and support practitioners to deliver consistently high-quality care

• Plan engaging experiences around children's interests and developmental needs

• Encourage toddlers to build confidence, communication and independence

• Make creative use of both indoor and outdoor learning environments

• Maintain accurate observations and development records

• Ensure safeguarding, ratios and nursery procedures are followed consistently

• Build positive relationships with parents and keep them involved in their child's development

• Create a happy, well-organised room where children and practitioners can thrive

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: WILL262834/DB

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