Preschool Room Leader

Gainsborough Primary School, London, E9 5ND

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  2 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 6.00pm. Term-time only plus three additional week to be worked during the school holiday closure periods.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £37,509-£38,637
• Actual salary: Pro rata £43,819-£46,165 (before deductions)
• Pay scale: Scale 5, Points 18-20

What skills and experience we're looking for

We Are looking for someone who:

• is passionate about children’s learning

• has a rich knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn

• is eager to expand their knowledge, skills and understanding of teaching

• has experience of working within a school setting and managing groups

• has experience in supporting teaching and learning groups

• has experience of managing others

Significant experience in a child care role is essential; ideally in a variety of early years settings. A recognised Level 3 Early years qualification is essential for this role. If you are committed to helping children to make progress in every lesson, every day we would like to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• great, well resourced, learning environments

• collaborative approaches to teaching and learning

• fantastic professional development and tailored support programmes

• unique and rewarding career progression opportunities

• support towards initial teacher training

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Gainsborough Primary School is looking for a highly motivated and talented Level 3 Room Leader to join our expanding preschool provision. You will work alongside our dedicated Preschool Manager and preschool staff to support and extend the children’s learning in one of our core groups within this phase. The role requires someone who is passionate about children’s learning and who has a rich knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn. We are looking for candidates with a great energy, enthusiasm and a commitment to support us in this work.

Commitment to safeguarding

Successful candidates will be required to apply for an enhanced Criminal Record Check via DBS.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expect all members of staff to share this commitment.
For more information about our school, please visit our website at www.gainsborough.hackney.sch.uk

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

2. Job Description - Room leader - Level 3.pdf - 243 KB (opens in new tab)

3. Why join the Primary Advantage Federation - Recrutiment Information.pdf - 206 KB (opens in new tab)

1. GB ADVERT - Room Leader L3 - Sept 26.pdf - 579 KB (opens in new tab)

About Gainsborough Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 0 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 310 pupils enrolled
• Age range: Not given
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Gainsborough Primary School website
• Email address: finance@gainsborough.hackney.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0208 985 4622
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gainsborough-primary-school-e9-5nd

Gainsborough Primary School is a one-form entry Primary School located in the heart of Hackney Wick, with a Children’s Centre, thriving Preschool and ARP for SEMH needs. We are a Federation of seven schools called Primary Advantage. We believe our schools can gain many benefits from working collaboratively and can achieve more by working together. We have made a commitment to a shared responsibility to the wider education community, the provision of good quality education and the improvement of life chances for pupils in the community beyond that of our own schools. Teachers, support staff, school leaders and Governors have added expertise in working alongside colleagues to improve provision and outcomes for pupils.

Arranging a visit to Gainsborough Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email finance@gainsborough.hackney.sch.uk.

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