Room Leader (Pre-school) job at Wembley Full Time

Room Leader (Pre-school) – Wembley, HA9
Join a nurturing Montessori nursery and pre-school in Wembley, Greater London, supporting children within a warm EYFS childcare setting focused on confidence, independence, creativity, and a genuine love of learning. This opportunity is ideal for an Early Years Room Leader, Preschool Room Leader, or Senior Nursery Practitioner looking to progress within a supportive childcare and nurseries & early years environment.

Employment Type
Full Time | Permanent | 40 hours per week | All Year Round

Salary
£32,000 – £34,000 per year + benefits

Pay & Benefits

• Salary from £32,000 to £34,000 per year
• Annual salary review
• 28 days holiday per year, including bank holidays and 5 days at Christmas
• Additional holiday entitlement increasing with length of service
• Pension scheme
• Three paid staff training days per year
• Weekly non-contact time for observations and framework updates
• In-house training and opportunities to complete further qualifications
• Complimentary team-building activities
• Time owed in lieu
• Wellbeing Wednesdays
• Discounts at Wembley Outlet

Working Hours & Shift Pattern
Full-time permanent Room Leader position
Based in Wembley, Greater London, HA9

• Nursery opening hours are 7:30am – 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
• Full-time nursery operating 51 weeks per year
• Nursery closes for bank holidays and one week at Christmas
• Weekly non-contact time provided for observations and framework updates
• Nursery-based role within a Montessori and EYFS childcare setting

Job Description
As a Room Leader (Pre-school), you will support and lead practice within a Montessori nursery and EYFS childcare setting in Wembley, HA9. This opportunity would suit an experienced Early Years Room Leader, Preschool Room Leader, Lead Practitioner, or Senior Nursery Practitioner with a Level 3 Early Years qualification or similar background.

The nursery provides a secure, inspiring, and nurturing learning environment where children are encouraged to develop confidence, independence, curiosity, and a love of learning. You will support high-quality early years practice, oversee the daily running of the pre-school room, promote child-led learning, and help children prepare confidently for their next stage of education.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support daily practice within the pre-school room
• Promote high-quality EYFS provision across learning, care, wellbeing, and development
• Support Montessori-inspired learning and child-led development throughout the nursery day
• Create a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating childcare environment
• Support children’s social, emotional, physical, and educational development
• Build positive relationships with children, families, colleagues, and nursery leadership
• Contribute to indoor learning, outdoor play, creative activities, and pre-school routines
• Support observations, assessment, planning, and learning framework updates
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies and procedures
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold professional early years standards

Requirements

• Sponsorship / right to work: Right to work in the UK required
• Qualification: Level 3 or relevant Early Years qualification preferred
• Experience level: Previous experience as a Room Leader, Senior Nursery Practitioner, Lead Practitioner, or Senior Early Years Practitioner beneficial
• Specialism: EYFS experience required, with Montessori or pre-school experience advantageous
• Capability: Able to support room leadership, children’s care, learning, wellbeing, observations, and development
• Soft skill: Warm, reliable, caring, organised, and confident communicator
• Independence: Able to work professionally as part of a nursery team while using initiative and supporting room standards
• Also suitable for: Room Leader, Preschool Room Leader, Senior Nursery Practitioner, Lead Practitioner, Senior Early Years Practitioner, Early Years Room Leader, Nursery Room Leader

Company Culture
As a Room Leader (Pre-school), you will be part of a caring Montessori nursery environment where children are supported to grow with confidence, independence, and a love of learning. The setting combines Montessori principles with EYFS practice, creating a calm, engaging, and child-centred environment where each child can develop according to their individual needs.

The nursery promotes a harmonious and inclusive atmosphere with a strong focus on family partnerships, outdoor learning, creativity, active play, and preparing children for their next stage of education. Staff are supported through training, further qualification opportunities, paid training days, wellbeing initiatives, and a team culture that values high-quality childcare and professional development.

Apply Today
If you are passionate about childcare and early years education and would like to join a supportive nursery team in Wembley, HA9 where your leadership skills are valued and your development is encouraged, apply today to be considered for this Room Leader opportunity. This role offers excellent long-term progression, training support, and the opportunity to work within a highly nurturing Montessori and EYFS childcare environment.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early interest is warmly encouraged

Contact Details
Recruit by Nature
George Francis
[email protected]
Direct Line: 0118 334 8424
WhatsApp: 07782217154