Nursery Room Leader

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run nursery group in Manchester seeks a passionate Room Leader to manage a nursery room. You will ensure high-quality care and education, support your team, and build strong relationships with children and families. Applicants must have a Level 3 qualification and an understanding of safeguarding. The role includes great perks such as free meals, accredited training, and enhanced leave for family matters.

Benefits

Free meals

Accredited training

Enhanced parental leave

Wellbeing goodies

Long service awards

Birthday day off

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Enhanced holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 3 qualification in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• Excellent understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a room within the nursery to ensure high-quality care.
• Support and guide the team to foster a positive, collaborative environment.
• Build strong relationships with children and families.

Skills

Leadership experience

Understanding of EYFS

Knowledge of safeguarding children

Education

Level 3 qualification in early years

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 Northenden 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 Northenden

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 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.