Nursery Room Leader

Kids Planet Day Nurseries; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider is seeking a Room Leader for their setting in Kettering. The role offers competitive salary, accredited training, and extensive staff rewards. Ideal candidates should have at least Level 3 in early years qualifications and knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding. This position is full-time, Monday to Friday, and includes benefits such as free meals and a pension plan.

Benefits

Free breakfast, lunches and healthy snacks

Accredited training with the KP Academy

Enhanced maternity, paternity, fertility and adoption leave

Regular staff rewards

Team appreciation events

Long service awards

Dedicated wellbeing package

Highly discounted childcare

A day off for your birthday

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead a team within the childcare setting.
• Ensure the welfare and safety of children in the care.
• Manage room activities and contribute to children's development.

Skills

Understanding of EYFS

Knowledge of safeguarding

Leadership experience

Education

Level 3 qualification in UK recognised early years qualification

Job description

Our people are what make our family great. As a proud family-run business, we see childcare as a profession, not just a job. Whether you re just starting out or are well-established in your childcare career, we ll always encourage you to take on new opportunities and challenges. We re passionate about helping our teams grow and be the best they can be!

Whilst all our settings are different, they all share the same values and ethos; working together to inspire your world. Children are at the heart of everything we do, so we are looking for individuals to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. From a princess one day to astronaut the next, no two days are ever the same!

We are currently looking for a Room Leader at Kids Planet Kettering. We have both permanent and maternity cover roles available.

Why become a Room Leader with Kids Planet Kettering?

• Short walk from town and the train station.

• Supportive management team.

• Multi-cultural setting.

• High qualified and established staff team.

• Proud to have achieved Great Place to Work Certification 2024/2025.

What s in it for you?

• Free breakfast, lunches and healthy snacks including fresh fruit.

• Accredited training with the KP Academy.

• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity Fertility and Adoption leave.

• Regular staff rewards.

• Team appreciation events.

• Long service awards.

• Dedicated wellbeing package.

• Highly discounted childcare.

• A day off for your birthday.

A Room Leader at Kids Planet Kettering gets:

• Competitive salary.

• Pension plan.

• Annual leave including bank holidays.

• Monday to Friday.

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.

• Leadership experience desirable.

Like the sound of joining our family?

Apply today to be a Room Leader with Kids Planet Kettering!

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.