Nursery Room Leader

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

Job summary

A family-run nursery business in Lymm is seeking a Room Leader to lead and manage a room at their nursery. The ideal candidate will possess at least a Level 3 qualification in early years, with a strong understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding practices. Responsibilities include fostering a collaborative environment, supporting team development, and building relationships with children and families. Competitive salary and a variety of perks are offered, including a childcare discount and free meals.

Benefits

Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks

Accredited training

Enhanced leave for various family needs

Wellbeing goodies and staff rewards

Long service awards

Birthday off

Competitive salary and pension

Friendly support team

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.
• Ensure high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS.
• Support and guide the team, fostering a positive environment.
• Build strong relationships with children and families.

Skills

Level 3 qualification in early years

Understanding of EYFS

Knowledge of safeguarding children

Leadership experience

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 Lymm as a Room Leader! This is a fixed term role to cover maternity leave.

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 Lymm?

• Lots of local community involvement
• Forest school
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025
• Big News! 80% Childcare Discount Arrives This October - 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.