Nursery Room Leader

Job summary

Room Leader – Brand-New Nursery, Islington
Location: 250 City Road, St Lukes, London, EC1V 2QQ
Salary: £33,000 per annum + Performance Based Bonus

We’re My Ohana – and for us,  Ohana means family .

We’re opening a beautiful, 100-place nursery in the heart of St Lukes, and we’re looking for a warm, energetic and inspiring Room Leader to join us from day one.

This is a great opportunity to help shape a brand-new setting, build a strong team, and create a space where children genuinely come first.

As a Room Leader, you’ll be the heartbeat of your room. You will:

• Lead the day-to-day running of your room, acting as a positive role model for your team
• Plan and deliver engaging, EYFS-aligned activities that support children’s learning and development
• Create a safe, nurturing environment with children’s wellbeing at the centre
• Support your colleagues with planning, milestones and observations to a high standard
• Build strong, trusting relationships with parents, keeping them informed and involved
• Promote a calm, positive mealtime experience
• Contribute to a supportive, collaborative and fun team culture

We’d love to hear from you if:

• You hold a full and relevant Level 3 (or above) Early Years qualification
• You have experience working with children aged 3 months to 5 years
• You’re currently a Room Leader (perhaps in a smaller setting) and ready for a new challenge, or a strong practitioner ready to step up
• You enjoy autonomy and want a real say in how your room is run
• You’re passionate about providing world-class childcare and always put children at the heart of what you do
• You’re a great communicator and a genuine team player

We look after our people so they can look after our children.

• Competitive Salary
• Access your pay as you earn it
• Company pension
• Learning & development opportunities to support your personal and professional growth
• Generous childcare discount
• Retail discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free access to 24/7 Online GP and 24/7 Video Vet

About My Ohana

At My Ohana, we don’t just offer jobs; we offer a place to belong. In our family, “Ohana” means no one gets left behind. We put children at the heart of every decision and create environments where our teams feel valued, supported and trusted.

Ready to join our story?

If you’d like to be part of a brand-new nursery and a genuinely supportive, family-feel culture, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to become the Room Leader at our new Islington nursery and be part of the My Ohana story.