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Room Leader

Marco Polo
From £34,000, depending on experience and qualifications
Full-time
40 hrs/week
7 Royal Wharf Walk, London E16 2SQ
October 9, 2026
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About the role

Nest Marco Polo is our nursery for older toddlers and pre-school children at 7 Royal Wharf Walk, E16. We're looking for a Room Leader: someone who sets the tone for their room, brings out the best in their team, and helps every child reach their full potential.

What you'll do

  • Lead your room day to day, including the room routine, staff deployment and ratios
  • Plan and deliver activities in line with the EYFS, and make sure observations and progress records are kept up to date
  • Coach and support the practitioners in your room
  • Keep the room safe, calm and stimulating, and make sure safety procedures are followed
  • Build strong, trusting relationships with parents, and work with other professionals where a child needs extra support
  • Take part in our enrichment programme, including Spanish, Mandarin, ballet and STEAM

What we're looking for

  • A Level 3 early years qualification or above
  • Ideally 2 years' experience in a nursery, including a year in a leadership role
  • Strong communication skills, with children, parents and your team
  • A passion for high-quality childcare, and the drive to be part of a team that strives to do better

What we offer

  • Fully funded training and CPD, with paid time out of the nursery for face-to-face training
  • Fast progression, with internal promotion first
  • Private health insurance (after one year)
  • Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans
  • 28 days' holiday plus 3 paid INSET days a year
  • Company pension
  • Regular team socials and wellbeing events

Apply for this role

Send us your details and CV. No cover letter needed. The nursery manager will be in touch to arrange a 20-minute phone chat, and we aim to give you a decision within two weeks.

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