Preschool Room Leader

Preschool Room Leader

2026-08-20T17:11:05

Location: Lewisham, Greater London, GB, SE13 6

Contract Type: Permanent

Application Deadline: 2026-09-17T20:54:48.48

Salary: 35000

Job Description

Zero2Five are delighted to be working with a high-quality, independent day nursery in Hither Green, who are looking for a passionate and experienced Level 3 Room Leader to join their team and lead their Preschool Room. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced early years professional looking to lead a room, inspire and support a team, and make a real difference to children's learning, development and wellbeing.

What We're Looking For

• Level 3 Childcare qualification (essential)


• Minimum 2 years' experience in an early years setting


• Strong knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding


• Experience working with preschool-aged children


• Passion for children's learning and development


• Confident, organised and proactive approach


• Strong communication and teamwork skills


• Ability to lead and motivate a team

Room Leader Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Preschool Room


• Lead and support the room team, creating a positive and welcoming environment


• Plan and deliver fun, engaging activities that support children's learning and development


• Embed the EYFS into everyday practice


• Act as a Key Person, building strong relationships with children and families


• Complete observations, assessments and next steps


• Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment


• Support children's independence, confidence and school readiness


• Build positive relationships with parents and carers


• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety procedures are followed


• Support and guide staff within the room


• Work closely with management to maintain high standards


• Attend training and contribute to the continuous improvement of the nursery

What's on Offer

• Very Competitive salary (£35k per annum!)


• Ongoing training and career development


• Supportive and collaborative team environment


• Opportunity to lead and develop the Preschool Room


• Clear career progression

Ready for Your Next Step?

If you're an experienced early years professional looking to lead a Preschool Room and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or email your most up-to-date CV to

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Preschool Room Leader SE6, South London Zero2Five are delighted to be working with a high-quality, independent day nursery in Hither Green, who are looking for a passionate and experienced Level 3 Room Leader to join their team and lead their Preschool Room. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced early years professional looking to lead a room, inspire and support a team, and make a real difference to children's learning, development and wellbeing. What We're Looking For Level 3 Childcare qualification (essential) Minimum 2 years' experience in an early years setting Strong knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding Experience working with preschool-aged children Passion for children's learning and development Confident, organised and proactive approach Strong communication and teamwork skills Ability to lead and motivate a team Room Leader Responsibilities Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Preschool Room Lead and support the room team, creating a

positive and welcoming environment Plan and deliver fun, engaging activities that support children's learning and development Embed the EYFS into everyday practice Act as a Key Person, building strong relationships with children and families Complete observations, assessments and next steps Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment Support children's independence, confidence and school readiness Build positive relationships with parents and carers Ensure safeguarding, health and safety procedures are followed Support and guide staff within the room Work closely with management to maintain high standards Attend training and contribute to the continuous improvement of the nursery What's on Offer Very Competitive salary (£35k per annum!) Ongoing training and career development Supportive and collaborative team environment Opportunity to lead and develop the Preschool Room Clear career progression Ready for Your Next Step? If you're an experienced early years professional
looking to lead a Preschool Room and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or email your most up-to-date CV to