Nursery Room Leader – Balham
Salary: Up to £32,500 per year (depending on qualifications & experience)
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Location: Balham, London
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Room Leader to join our Balham Nursery. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-quality early years provider, offering a nurturing, engaging, and stimulating environment where children can learn, play, and grow.
Why Join Us?
We believe in supporting both children and staff, creating a positive and professional workplace. You’ll benefit from:
- Competitive salary – up to £32,500
- 22 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Paid overtime, sick days & birthday leave
- Staff childcare discount
- PerkBox – exclusive discounts & wellness perks
- Medical cashback plan (covering you & up to 4 children)
- Life insurance & AVIVA pension scheme
- Company-funded social events
- Modern learning spaces designed for early years development
Professional Growth:
- Funded qualifications & leadership pathways
- Ongoing CPD & specialist training
- Tuition reimbursement
Your Role
As a Room Leader, you will:
- Plan and deliver activities that meet children’s developmental needs
- Provide a safe, nurturing, stimulating environment in line with EYFS standards
- Monitor, record, and celebrate milestones in children’s development
- Communicate effectively with families to build strong relationships
- Lead and support colleagues to maintain high-quality care and learning
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding and child protection policies
About You
We’re looking for someone with:
- Full & relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification – essential
- Previous experience in an Early Years setting (ideally as a Room Leader, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Nurse, or Early Years Educator)
- Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding, and child protection
- Excellent communication skills and a passion for early childhood education
- A commitment to delivering the highest standards of care
Apply Now
If you’re enthusiastic about shaping children’s early learning and ready to lead with confidence, apply today to become a Room Leader at our Balham Nursery.