Preschool Room Leader - Full-Time

Preschool Room Leader (with Optional 3rd in Charge Duties) – Join a Nurturing, Family-Run Nursery in North London! 🌟 Location: Muswell Hill, North London Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Working Pattern: 4 days per week (7:45am–6:00pm) or 9 days every 2 weeks Salary: £27,356 – £30,770 per annum (depending on experience & qualifications) 🏡 About the Nursery Are you an experienced Early Years professional looking to take the next step in your career? We’re working with a beautiful, family-owned nursery in the heart of Muswell Hill, North London, that prides itself on delivering exceptional care and education in a warm, home-from-home setting. Set within a newly refurbished Victorian property with a spacious outdoor area, this nursery offers small class sizes, a close-knit and supportive team, and the kind of professional development rarely found in larger chains. 🌱 Your Role As the Preschool Room Leader, you'll guide a small team of two practitioners in caring for and educating a group of up to 24 children aged 2.5 to 4 years. You’ll take ownership of planning, EYFS delivery, and play-based learning experiences that encourage children to grow in confidence, independence, and creativity. There is also potential for 3rd in Charge responsibilities for the right candidate, offering clear room for career growth in a nurturing and professionally rewarding environment. ✅ What We’re Looking For We’re seeking someone confident, capable, and genuinely passionate about early childhood education. Requirements include:

• Level 3 Childcare qualification (minimum), QTS highly desirable
• Previous experience in a leadership role within an Early Years setting
• Clear Enhanced DBS and Paediatric First Aid certification
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Knowledge and application of EYFS principles
• Strong leadership skills with a positive, team-first approach
• Commitment to safeguarding and providing a safe, stimulating environment

🎁 Why You'll Love Working Here * Join a small, tight-knit team that values quality care over quantity * Work with a supportive and approachable Management team who truly value staff wellbeing * Enjoy small class sizes that allow for meaningful, child-led interactions * Develop your career with ongoing training and CPD opportunities * Be part of a setting where your ideas and input are welcomed and celebrated 🌟 Benefits Include: * 4-day work week or 9 days every 2 weeks (flexible full-time pattern) * 4 weeks paid holiday plus Bank Holidays * 1 extra day of annual leave for every year of service * Day off on your birthday – paid! * Auto-enrolment into pension scheme * Beautiful learning environment with a focus on outdoor play and creativity * Clear path to leadership growth within a supportive team 📩 Apply Today! If you’re ready to step into a fulfilling leadership role where you can truly make a difference in the lives of young children—and thrive in a warm, professional environment—we’d love to hear from you. Apply now, and one of our EYFS Talent consultants will be in touch to arrange a friendly call and talk you through the next steps. “To the world, you may be one person; but to a child, you may be the world