Toddler Room Leader
ODIN RECRUITMENT GROUP LIMITED
Surrey Quays · posted 20 August 2026
Salary
£34,125 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Surrey Quays, Greater London
Category
Education and Training
Toddler Room Leader Location: South London
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Salary: Up to £17.50 per hour
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week over 5 days
Are you an experienced Early Years professional ready to take the next step in your career?
We're looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Toddler Room Leader to join a welcoming and well-established nursery in South London. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team, inspire young learners, and make a lasting impact during one of the most important stages of a child's development.
The Role As Toddler Room Leader, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day running of a busy toddler room, ensuring the highest standards of care, education and safeguarding are maintained at all times.
You'll lead by example, support and mentor your team, and work closely with the wider management team to create an engaging, stimulating and nurturing environment where children can thrive.
Key Responsibilities Lead and inspire the Toddler Room team
Deliver high-quality learning experiences in line with the EYFS
Plan engaging activities that promote children's development
Complete observations, assessments and learning journeys
Build strong relationships with parents and carers
Support and mentor practitioners within the room
Ensure safeguarding, health & safety and nursery policies are consistently followed
Maintain a warm, caring and inclusive environment for every child
Requirements Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)
Previous experience as a Room Leader, Senior Practitioner or an experienced Level 3 looking to step up
Excellent knowledge of the EYFS framework
Strong leadership and organisational skills
A positive, enthusiastic and child-centred approach
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
What's on Offer? xwzovoh Up to £17.50 per hour
Full-time permanent position (40 hours over 5 days)
Supportive and experienced leadership team
Ongoing professional development and training
Excellent opportunities for career progression
A welcoming nursery with a genuine focus on staff wellbeing and development
If you're ready to lead a fantastic team and help shape the early years experiences of young children, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today for a confidential discussion.
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Apply now, read the job details by scrolling down Double check you have the necessary skills before sending an application.
Salary: Up to £17.50 per hour
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week over 5 days
Are you an experienced Early Years professional ready to take the next step in your career?
We're looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Toddler Room Leader to join a welcoming and well-established nursery in South London. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team, inspire young learners, and make a lasting impact during one of the most important stages of a child's development.
The Role As Toddler Room Leader, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day running of a busy toddler room, ensuring the highest standards of care, education and safeguarding are maintained at all times.
You'll lead by example, support and mentor your team, and work closely with the wider management team to create an engaging, stimulating and nurturing environment where children can thrive.
Key Responsibilities Lead and inspire the Toddler Room team
Deliver high-quality learning experiences in line with the EYFS
Plan engaging activities that promote children's development
Complete observations, assessments and learning journeys
Build strong relationships with parents and carers
Support and mentor practitioners within the room
Ensure safeguarding, health & safety and nursery policies are consistently followed
Maintain a warm, caring and inclusive environment for every child
Requirements Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)
Previous experience as a Room Leader, Senior Practitioner or an experienced Level 3 looking to step up
Excellent knowledge of the EYFS framework
Strong leadership and organisational skills
A positive, enthusiastic and child-centred approach
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
What's on Offer? xwzovoh Up to £17.50 per hour
Full-time permanent position (40 hours over 5 days)
Supportive and experienced leadership team
Ongoing professional development and training
Excellent opportunities for career progression
A welcoming nursery with a genuine focus on staff wellbeing and development
If you're ready to lead a fantastic team and help shape the early years experiences of young children, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today for a confidential discussion.