Nursery Room Leader

Grandir UK Limited; Melton Mowbray; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Flexible hours

Refer-a-friend bonus

Pension

Sick pay

Life assurance

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Grandir UK Limited’s Melton Mowbray nursery is seeking 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.

We offer strong benefits, flexible working, and genuine career progression. You’ll lead playroom staff, promote high standards of EYFS, and build positive relationships with families and colleagues in a welcoming 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

34 Dalby Rd, Melton Mowbray LE13 0BH, UK

Job Description

Melton Mowbray
Part of Grandir UK

Salary: £27,040 - £29,120 (Depending on Experience, Qualifications, with Regular Pay Reviews)

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

Our Melton Mowbray Nursery, is 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 Melton Mowbray

At Melton Mowbray, 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

About Our Nursery

Set in a renovated coach house, our nursery features bright, spacious rooms with a warm and welcoming feel. Our caring team is dedicated to supporting both children and parents every step of the way.

Ofsted

We are Ofsted registered and rated ‘Good’, providing high-quality care in well-resourced playrooms designed to support children’s development.

Outdoor & Activities

Our large outdoor space offers a range of activities, including growing projects, Forest School sessions, and individual playroom gardens to build confidence and encourage learning.

Food

Meals are freshly prepared onsite by our nursery chef, ensuring children enjoy healthy, balanced nutrition each day.

Location

Conveniently located off Dalby Road, we are opposite Waterfield Leisure Centre and close to St Francis Primary School.

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.

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34 Dalby Rd, Melton Mowbray LE13 0BH, UK