Preschool Room Leader – Full-Time (Shorter Hours)

– St. John’s Wood, London

Marylebone Services is delighted to represent our client, a high-quality nursery setting located in St. John’s Wood, London, NW8, in recruiting a dedicated and passionate Preschool Room Leader for an immediate start. This unique role offers full-time stability with shorter, highly desirable weekly hours and an exceptional work-life balance through extensive paid holiday closures.

Role Overview

Status: Full-Time (Shorter Hours)
Hours: 32 hours per week
Schedule: Monday to Thursday 8:00am – 3:00pm, and Friday 8:00am – 12:00pm
Salary: £25,500 – £27,500/year
Start Date: ASAP

Candidate Requirements

Right to Work: Must have a valid and mandatory Right to Work in the UK.
Qualifications: Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare.
Experience: 1–2 years of experience as a Room Leader preferred.
Background: Experience educating children for private schools is highly ideal.
Skills: Exceptional written and spoken communication skills.

Key Duties

Drive Vision: Implement the nursery’s ethos with high expectations for children’s achievement.
Lead Staff: Manage and supervise the room staff team.
Ensure Safety: Maintain a safe, caring, and stimulating environment following Ofsted standards.
Track Growth: Execute high-quality observations, planning, and assessments.
Engage Parents: Build strong partnerships with families to support learning at home.

Benefits

Generous Holiday: 6–7 weeks of paid holiday during fixed closures (2 weeks Christmas, 2 weeks Easter, 3 weeks Summer).
Location Perks: On-site parking space, close to the High Street, and excellent train links.
Staff Comfort: Access to a dedicated relaxing staff area.
Development: Regular career progression opportunities and paid CPD-certified courses.
Bonus Training: Fully paid Forest School training.

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