Job Description

Ready to lead with purpose, passion, and play?

At

Puddle Jumpers - Wapping

, we are looking for

exceptional Room Leaders

to join our dynamic team across

Baby, Toddler, and Pre-school rooms

. Whether you're an experienced leader or ready to step up, this is your opportunity to shape children's lives through creativity, curiosity, and care.

Why join Puddle Jumpers?

Located in the heart of leafy Wapping - just 5 minutes from Wapping Overground and close to Shadwell DLR - our beautiful, purpose-designed nursery includes:

A dedicated

Art Atelier

for expressive exploration An

inspiring Life Sciences room

with child-height cooking spaces A

large outdoor garden

designed for adventurous, nature-based learning A

spacious staff room

for wellbeing and connection
At Puddle Jumpers, we follow a unique approach built on movement, independence, critical thinking, and joy. Our child-led, curiosity-driven curriculum is inspired by Reggio Emilia, Waldorf Steiner, Montessori and the EYFS - creating a vibrant learning environment where children and educators thrive.

What we're looking for

We're seeking

Room Leaders

who are ready to inspire, support and lead with kindness. Whether you have a passion for babies' early sensory experiences, toddlers' growing independence, or preschoolers' big ideas, we want to hear from you.

You'll be a great fit if you are:

A confident, warm, and effective

leader

with natural presence and empathy Excited to lead purposeful play,

outdoor adventures

, expressive arts, and enquiry-based learning Experienced in

curriculum planning

,

observation

, and

team leadership

Committed to

professional development

- for yourself and your team Passionate about delivering

exceptional care

and safeguarding standards

Key Responsibilities

Lead your room team to create a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment Deliver high-quality,

child-centred learning

in line with the EYFS and Puddle Jumpers' values Be a

role model of excellent practice

, inspiring your team and championing reflective practice Take responsibility for

room planning, assessments

, and high standards of care Build strong, positive relationships with

children, families, and colleagues

Ensure all policies, procedures, and safeguarding practices are upheld to the highest standard Ensure that the safety and welfare of children is paramount Risk assess daily ensuring that the team understand what is expected of them to keep children safe Work on a shift pattern within the nursery's opening hours (7.30am-6.30pm) with the ability to attend out of hours meetings and events as required

What we can offer you

29,000-32,000 depending on experience 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) plus opportunity to earn extra days for top performance Free counselling & wellbeing support Unlimited online development with 'Noodle Now' NEST pension Tailored development for your needs

Essential Experience & Skills Required:

CACHE / NNEB/ NVQ level 3 or equivalent Minimum 3 years' post qualification experience Minimum 1 years' leadership experience Recent experience of working with children aged 0 to 5 years.

Ready to take the next step?

If you're ready to lead with love and bring creativity, connection, and curiosity to early years education, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now by sending your CV to:

jobs@puddlejumpersnursery.com

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Employment will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance and two suitable references.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 29,000.00-32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Room Leader - Wapping