Nursery Room Leader

£22000 - £26000 per annum
Inner London, Inner London - East, Inner London - South East
Permanent
Start date: January 2026
Horizon Teachers are seeking a qualified and experienced Room Leader to join a welcoming and well-established Montessori nursery in Romford, on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Level 3 qualified Early Years professional with at least two years’ experience, who is confident stepping into a leadership role and supporting the day-to-day running of a busy room.
You will work closely with the Nursery Manager to maintain a high standard of physical and emotional care, ensuring a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for all children.

The ideal Room Leader will:
  • Hold a Level 3 Childcare / Early Years qualification (or above)
  • Have at least two years’ experience working in an Early Years setting
  • Demonstrate strong knowledge of the EYFS framework
  • Be enthusiastic, reliable and hard-working
  • Have excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Be confident supporting staff and managing a room effectively
Role details:
  • Full-time (Monday to Friday)
  • 8-hour shifts
  • No weekends
  • Setting: Day Nursery / Preschool / Private Nursery School
  • Work location: In person (Romford)
Benefits include:
  • Childcare
  • Company pension
Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we’ll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement.


Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply
 
We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.
 
As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.