Nursery Room Leader

Kids Planet Day Nurseries; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run nursery company in Tees Valley is seeking a Room Leader to provide high-quality care and education to children. The role involves leading a team, supporting children's individual needs, and ensuring compliance with EYFS standards. Candidates must have a Level 3 qualification in early years and a solid understanding of safeguarding. Join a supportive team with numerous benefits including competitive pay, training opportunities, and family-oriented policies.

Benefits

Free meals

Accredited training

Enhanced family leave

Wellbeing goodies

Long service awards

Birthday off

Competitive salary

Pension plan

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

Skills

Understanding of EYFS

Safeguarding knowledge

Leadership experience

Education

Level 3 qualification in early years

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 Darlington 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 Darlington?

• 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.

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.
• By supporting and guiding the team, fostering a positive, collaborative environment and promoting professional development.
• By 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.

Sound like the place for you?

Apply today to join Kids Planet Darlington.

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. 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.