Job Description

Nursery Room Leader - Eveline Day Nursery School (PART-TIME BREAK COVER SHIFTS)

Morning cover AM:

Hours: 7.30am - 9.30am (2hrs), Monday to Friday

Lunch cover:

Hours: 11.30am-2.30pm (3hrs), Monday to Friday

Evening cover PM:

Hours: 4.30pm - 6.30pm (2hrs), Monday to Friday

You can apply for just morning, lunch or evening. Please state in application

Overview

We are seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and qualified Nursery Room Leader to join our team at Eveline Day Nursery School to cover break time. This is a vital role in the daily life of the nursery, providing a nurturing, engaging, and stimulating environment where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to grow. With a long-standing reputation for excellence in childcare, we are looking for someone who shares our passion for early years education and child development.

Responsibilities

Take a lead role in your assigned room, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate environment for all children. Act as a key person to a group of children, building strong relationships with them and their families, and observing, assessing, and recording their development. Plan and deliver creative, age-appropriate activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. Promote children's independence, curiosity, and emotional well-being through purposeful play and routine. Ensure all safeguarding procedures are followed and that children are kept safe at all times. Support and guide other staff members in your room, modelling best practice and maintaining high standards of care and professionalism. Liaise with the management team and parents to share updates and insights on children's progress and daily experiences. Maintain accurate records of children's learning and development and contribute to regular assessments and reports. Create a warm and inclusive atmosphere that reflects the values and diversity of our nursery community.

Skills and Experience

NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education (or equivalent). Proven experience working with young children in a nursery or early years setting. Excellent understanding of the EYFS framework and child development. Confident leadership and communication skills, with the ability to guide a small team. Passionate about early years care and creating a positive, playful learning environment. Strong organisational skills, reliability, and a proactive, nurturing attitude. Professional and respectful communication style with children, families, and colleagues.

What We Offer

Competitive salary: 12.21 per hour Part-time, permanent position Shift patterns: Monday to Friday, 7:30am-9:30am (2 hours) , 11.30-2.30pm (2 hours) or 4.30-6.30pm (2 hours) Ongoing training and professional development, including Safeguarding, First Aid, and Health & Safety Supportive, family-run environment across multiple well-equipped nursery branches in South West London Additional benefits: extra leave, staff events, discounted/free meals, health & wellbeing programme, referral incentives, and more

Locations Hiring

We are currently hiring for our nurseries in:

Geraldine Road, Wandsworth Seely Hall, Tooting Grand Drive, Raynes Park

Please note:

This job description reflects the current role and responsibilities. It may be subject to change, in consultation with the post holder, to meet the evolving needs of the nursery.

Ready to Apply?

If you're passionate about early childhood education and want to be part of a supportive, family-run organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV and shift times, and locations available for, Interviews on-going.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

NVQ Level 3 in Childcare (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person