Room Leader (Baby, Toddler and Preschool) – New Nursery Opening January 2027
| Company: | Harvey House Nursery Limited |
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| Salary: | from £29,606.82 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Leyton, E10 6RA |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 6 Dec 2026 |
Summary
We are excited to announce the opening of our brand new nursery in Leyton, E10 6RA in January 2027!
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 40 Hours Per Week
Salary: £29,606.82 - £34,541.29 (depending on experience and qualifications)
As we continue to grow, we are looking for Room Leaders to join our team and be part of this exciting new chapter.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a nursery from the very beginning, helping to create a warm, welcoming and inspiring environment where children can learn, develop and thrive.
About Us
At Harvey House Nurseries, we believe that children learn best in a nurturing and inspiring environment. That’s why we are committed to creating expectational early years experiences that supports every child to grow in confidence, develop their curiosity and reach their full potential.
Our nurseries provide a supportive and inclusive environment that empowers our teams to create inspiring learning spaces where children can thrive.
The Role
As a Room Leader, you will be responsible for leading the day to day operation of the Toddler Room and creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment that supports toddlers’ growing independence, confidence and curiosity.
You will lead and support your team in delivering high quality care and education, promote children’s welfare and development and build strong partnerships with colleagues, parents, and other professionals to ensure that every child receives the support they need to reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan, lead and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities that support children's learning and development
Implement the EYFS framework effectively, ensuring that activities meet each child’s individual needs
Lead the daily operations of the room, ensuring that high standards of care and education are consistently maintained
Complete observations, assessments and planning to support children's learning and development
Maintain effective safeguarding and child protection procedures in line with nursery policies and best practice
Take charge of creating and leading engaging and developmentally appropriate activities
Support, motivate and develop team members through positive role modelling and effective leadership
What We Are Looking For:
A full and relevant Level 3 Childcare qualification or above
A minimum of 9 months experience
Previous experience working within an early year’s setting (ideally as a Room Leader, Senior Nursery Practitioner or similar)
A good understanding of child development and the EYFS framework
Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
The ability to lead, motivate and support a team
What We Offer:
Additional annual leave based on length of service
Performance-related bonus
Career development and training opportunities
40% childcare discount
Private healthcare cover
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
Harvey House Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
The successful candidate will be required to complete all relevant pre-employment and safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references.
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