Nursery Room Leader

Grandir UK Limited; Hitchin; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days leave incl. bank holidays

Shutdown period at Christmas

Flexible working

Refer-a-friend £500 bonus

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Sick pay from day 1

Life assurance 18–65

Great Place to Work

Maternity leave 100% for 12 weeks

Paternity leave 100% for 4 weeks

Parental bereavement leave

Compassionate leave

Wellbeing Day

Grand Event – extra leave after 2 yrs

Retail discounts

Remote GP access

Pay on demand (Dayforce Wallet)

Medical cashback

Recognition rewards

In-house training

Sustainability focus

Job summary

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Hitchin, part of Grandir UK, is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Room Leader to join our team in Hitchin. You will play a key role in caring for, supporting, and inspiring our children, encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive every day.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, flexible working options, and genuine career progression. This role emphasises safeguarding and EYFS compliance within a supportive, child-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery
• Support and supervise playroom staff with their day-to-day duties
• Deploy staff appropriately to ensure that the required standards are delivered and maintained within the rooms
• Ensure the effective implementation of the nursery keycarer procedures and allocate children to keycarers appropriately
• Ensure that practice and provision in the nursery meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Provide professional, relevant feedback to parents and carers about their child
• Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers
• Develop open and positive working relationships with staff
• Ensure that all staff develop and maintain friendly, professional relationships with parents and carers

Job description

Room Leader
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Hitchin
Part of Grandir UK
Salary: £29,952- £31,200 – Depending on Experience and Qualifications, with Regular Pay Reviews

Join a supportive, child-focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working, and genuine career progression.

Our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Hitchinis looking for a caring and enthusiastic Room Leader to join our team. You will play a key role in caring for, supporting, and inspiring our children, encouraging curiosity, and helping them thrive every day.

Why You’ll Love Working at Kiddi Caru

At Kiddi Caru, you will be part of a welcoming and supportive team who genuinely care about one another. We create a positive working environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to grow.

Core Benefits

• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period
• Christmas and New Year shutdown
• Flexible working options available
• £500 refer-a-friend bonus
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions
• Statutory Sick Pay from day 1
• Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65
• Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues

About Our Nursery

Our well-resourced playrooms provide a safe, creative space where children can explore, learn, and follow their interests. Children move between rooms based on readiness, with Bumblebees for babies, Ladybirds for younger toddlers, Caterpillars for older toddlers, and Butterflies for preschoolers.

Our garden is divided into two areas—one for babies and toddlers, the other for older children—and features a mud kitchen, climbing equipment, and a forest area, offering a stimulating outdoor environment for all ages.

Location and travel

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Hitchin is conveniently situated near Park Gate shops and offers easy access to a local park, just before Swanwick train station. Nestled on Grove Road near the River Purwell. With its central location in Hitchin, our nursery is easily accessible for all.

What You Will Be Doing

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery
• Support and supervise playroom staff with their day-to-day duties
• Deploy staff appropriately to ensure that the required standards are delivered and maintained within the rooms
• Ensure the effective implementation of the nursery keycarer procedures and allocate children to keycarers appropriately
• Ensure that practice and provision in the nursery meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Provide professional, relevant feedback to parents and carers about their child
• Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers
• Develop open and positive working relationships with staff
• Ensure that all staff develop and maintain friendly, professional relationships with parents and carers

Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits

• Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100 percent for the first 12 weeks
• Paternity leave paid at 100 percent for 4 weeks
• Parental bereavement leave up to 4 weeks paid
• Compassionate leave up to 2 weeks paid
• Miscarriage leave up to 2 weeks paid
• Wellbeing Day, an extra day off just for you
• The Grand Event, up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after 2 years’ service

Even More Benefits

• Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts including ASOS, gym memberships, cinema, M&S, and major supermarkets
• 24-hour remote GP appointments
• Dayforce Wallet - gives you the ability to access a portion of your earned pay before your normal payday.
• Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy, and alternative therapies
• Recognition, rewards, and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams
• Tailored in-house training and genuine progression opportunities
• Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy trained teams and Eco Schools accreditation

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role and will be carried out by our approved third party provider.

We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit. To support our recruitment process, we may use AI-assisted tools for tasks such as application screening and reference checks. These tools help us manage applications efficiently, and all hiring decisions are made by our team.