EYFS Room Leader

A well-established private nursery in the Hammersmith & City area is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Room Leader to lead their 2–3 year old room on a full-time basis.

About the role

Room Leader – 2–3 Year Old Room
Full-Time | ASAP Start
Private Nursery (Open All Year Round)
Location: Hammersmith & City

As Room Leader, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the 2–3 year old room, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for all children. You will lead a small team of practitioners, oversee planning and observations, and ensure high-quality care and learning in line with the EYFS framework.

The nursery is looking for someone who is confident leading a team, organised, and passionate about supporting children during this important stage of development.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the daily operations of the 2–3 year old room
• Planning engaging activities in line with the EYFS framework
• Supervising and supporting nursery staff within the room
• Completing observations, assessments, and learning records
• Building positive relationships with parents and carers
• Ensuring safeguarding and health & safety procedures are followed

About the school

This is a friendly and well-resourced private nursery that operates all year round and has built a strong reputation within the local community. The nursery places a strong emphasis on staff support, child-centred learning, and creating a warm and engaging environment for both children and staff.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of EYFS Room Leader you will:

• Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Previous experience working within a nursery setting
• Experience leading or supporting a nursery room
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Passionate, proactive, and nurturing approach

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Qualifications
• Previous experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Artemis Kazi on 0207 065 708 or email [email protected] .