Out of School Club Room Leader

Kids Planet Day Nurseries; Warrington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Warrington is seeking an OOSC Room Leader to ensure high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS. You will lead a team, support children's development, and foster relationships with families. Applicants must have a Level 3 qualification in early years and a good understanding of safeguarding. Competitive salary, additional benefits, and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks

Enhanced leave for family matters

Long service awards

Competitive salary and pension plan

Wellbeing goodies and fun events

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

Skills

Leadership experience

Knowledge of EYFS

Understanding of safeguarding children

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.

Role

Join Kids Planet Lymm as an OOSC Room Leader! This is a term-time only position based on 22.5 hours per week.

We’re now looking for an OOSC 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 OOSC 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 an OOSC 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 an OOSC 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.

Apply

Sound like the place for you? Apply today to join Kids Planet Lymm!

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.