Qualified Room Leader

TeacherActive is currently recruiting for a qualified and experienced Nursery Room Leader to join a friendly and well-established early years setting in East London. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate childcare professional who is ready to take the next step in their career and lead a room while supporting young children’s development.

The Role:

• Lead and manage a nursery room, ensuring high-quality care and learning for all children

• Plan and deliver engaging activities in line with the EYFS framework

• Support children’s learning, development, and emotional wellbeing

• Supervise and support other nursery practitioners within the room

• Maintain a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment

• Build strong relationships with parents, carers, and colleagues

• Complete observations, assessments, and learning journals to track progress

• Ensure safeguarding and nursery policies are always followed

The Nursery Offers:

• A supportive and welcoming team environment

• Opportunities for career progression and professional development

• A well-resourced nursery with engaging learning spaces

• The chance to lead and make a real impact in children’s early development

The Ideal Candidate:

• Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years (or equivalent)

• Previous experience working within a nursery setting

• Experience leading a room or supporting room management (preferred)

• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework

• Excellent communication and leadership skills

• A passionate, caring, and enthusiastic approach to early years education

• A strong commitment to safeguarding and child welfare

This role is ideal for an experienced Nursery Practitioner looking to step into a leadership role, or an existing Room Leader seeking a new opportunity within a supportive nursery environment.

Apply today to find out more about this exciting Nursery Room Leader opportunity in East London.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.