Early Years Lead Practitioner (Room Lead)

About the role

Parson's Green Nursery, an independent nursery run by Inspired Education, is looking for a Room Lead to join its team. The nursery is split across two locations in Parsons Green (Cortayne Road and Fulham Road) and offers 40 hours per week, spread over four or five days. The role leads practice in the classroom and ensures high-quality, inclusive early education.

Key responsibilities

• Be accountable for delivering high-quality, inclusive early education that responds to the needs of children and their families.
• Lead practice within the classroom.
• Monitor assessment, recording and reporting on children's progress in development and learning.
• Ensure practitioners understand the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and put it into practice.
• Set high expectations for all children and support them to reach their full potential.
• Maintain service delivery within legislative requirements, including Safeguarding and Welfare, Health and Safety and Learning and Development.
• Contribute to a multi-professional team and help coordinate and implement agreed programmes and interventions.

Required profile

• Recognised Early Years teaching qualification.
• Strong experience working with children aged 2-5 in an Early Years or nursery setting.
• Understanding of child development and early years pedagogy, including EYFS, Reggio Emilia or equivalent frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills with children, parents and colleagues.
• Classroom management, organisation and planning skills focused on high-quality learning outcomes.
• A reflective, adaptable approach committed to continuous improvement.

What we offer

• Salary of £35,000 to £42,000 depending on experience.
• Flexible working (four or five days).
• 38 paid days off per year, including bank holidays, and a Christmas closure.
• Staff bonus of £1,000 after passing probation and an extra £1,000 after one year's service.
• Regular training days (three times a year) and unlimited online training courses.
• Funded DBS, First Aid and Safeguarding, plus funding agreements for additional qualifications.
• Loyalty bonuses including travel and wellbeing allowances, Friday lunches and staff outings and events.