Nursery Room Leader

Kids Planet Day Nurseries; Bradford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run nursery in Bradford is seeking a Room Leader to provide high-quality care and education. The successful candidate will manage a nursery room, support a team, and build positive relationships with families. Applicants must hold a Level 3 qualification in early years and have a strong understanding of EYFS. Competitive salary and benefits offered including training and childcare discount.

Benefits

Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks

Accredited training

Enhanced leave for various life events

Wellbeing goodies and fun events

Long service awards

Birthday off

Competitive salary and pension plan

Qualifications

• Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• Excellent understanding of EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.
• Leadership experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a room within the nursery, ensuring high-quality care and education.
• Support and guide the team, fostering a positive environment.
• Build strong relationships with children and families.

Skills

Leadership experience

Excellent understanding of EYFS

Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children

Education

Level 3 qualification in a UK recognised early years qualification

Job description

Overview

Join Kids Planet Eccleshill as a Room Leader. This is a fixed-term role to cover maternity leave. We’re a family-run business built around care, curiosity, and a love for early years.

We’re looking for a Room Leader who’s ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.

Why Kids Planet Eccleshill?

• Great transport links
• Lots of opportunities for progression
• Extensive outdoor play area
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025
• 80% Childcare Discount – T&Cs apply

What we offer our Room Leaders

• Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day
• Accredited training through our KP Academy and bespoke training platform
• Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption
• Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round
• Long service awards to celebrate your commitment
• Take the day off on your birthday
• Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance
• Friendly central support team always on hand to help

How you’ll make a difference as a Room Leader

• Lead and manage a room within the nursery, ensuring high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS
• Support and guide the team, fostering a positive, collaborative environment and promoting professional development
• Build strong relationships with children and families, ensuring each child’s individual needs are met and their learning is supported

What a Room Leader needs

• Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification
• Excellent understanding of EYFS
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children
• Leadership experience desirable

How to apply

Sound like the place for you? Apply today to join Kids Planet Eccleshill.

Other information

We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role.

We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish.

Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.