Job Title: Level 3 Room Leader – Nursery
Location: Sutton, South London
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP or September 2025
Salary: Competitive, based on experience

A welcoming and well-established nursery in Sutton is seeking a confident and enthusiastic Level 3 Room Leader to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified practitioner looking to take the next step in their early years career and lead a dynamic team within a nurturing and high-quality early years environment.

The Role:

• Lead and manage a designated room, ensuring high standards of care and education
• Oversee the daily running of the room, supporting a team of practitioners
• Plan and implement creative, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS
• Build positive relationships with children, staff, and parents
• Monitor key children’s development, keeping up-to-date records and progress tracking
• Ensure all safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies are followed

Requirements:

• Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years (essential)
• Proven experience in an early years setting, ideally in a senior or room lead role
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS and child development
• Confident in leading a team and managing daily routines
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)

What the Nursery Offers:

• Supportive leadership and ongoing CPD opportunities
• A positive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for career progression within the setting
• Competitive salary based on experience and responsibilities

Ready to lead with passion and purpose? Apply today by sending your CV to emily@axcis.co.uk!