Nursery Room Leader

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited; Elmbridge; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputed childcare provider in Elmbridge is looking for a Room Leader to manage a nursery room, ensuring high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in early years, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to safeguarding children's welfare. Benefits include free meals, enhanced leave for family, a competitive salary, and career development opportunities. Join us to make a significant difference in children's lives!

Benefits

Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks

Accredited training programs

Enhanced leave for family reasons

Wellbeing goodies and staff rewards

Birthday day off

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Enhanced holiday allowance

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, promoting professional development.
• Build strong relationships with children and families.

Skills

Leadership experience

Understanding of EYFS

Knowledge of child safeguarding

Level 3 early years qualification

Education

Level 3 qualification in a UK recognised early years qualification

Job description

How you'll make a difference as a Room Leader:

By leading and managing a room within the nursery, ensuring high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS.

Through supporting and guiding the team, fostering a positive, collaborative environment and promoting professional development.

Through building 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.

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.

Kids Planet is a proud family‑run business, we do things with heart and we're passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years.

Join Kids Planet Walton on Thames as a Room Leader!

We're now looking for a Room Leader to join our team, someone who's ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.

Why Kids Planet Walton on Thames?

• We have some beautiful outdoor play areas
• Private car park
• 10‑minute walk to Walton on Thames town
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025
• Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running
• 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 awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform.
• Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters.
• Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round.
• Long service awards to celebrate your commitment.
• Take the day off on your birthday, it's all about you!
• Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance.
• Friendly central support team always on hand to help.