Nursery Room Leader

Kids Planet Day Nurseries; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run childcare provider in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking for a Room Leader to manage a nursery room. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in early years, a strong understanding of the EYFS, and safeguarding knowledge. You will lead a team, ensure quality care and education, and build relationships with families. In addition, the role offers several benefits including competitive salary and enhanced holiday allowance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks

Enhanced leave for family matters

Wellbeing goodies and staff rewards

Long service awards

Day off on your birthday

Qualifications

• At least Level 3 qualification in early years.
• Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Knowledge of child safeguarding protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a room within the nursery.
• Support and guide the team to foster a collaborative environment.
• Build strong relationships with children and families.

Skills

Excellent understanding of EYFS

Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children

Leadership experience

Education

Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification

Job description

Overview

What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day?

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 Kenton Park 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 Kenton Park?

• Purpose built building
• Multi-cultural setting
• 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 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

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

How to apply

Sound like the place for you? Apply today to join Kids Planet Kenton Park.

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. 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.