Room Leader

Grandir UK Limited; Ash Vale; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave including bank

Christmas and New Year shutdown

Flexible working options available

Big childcare discount

£500 refer a friend bonus

Company pension scheme with employer 1

Statutory Sick Pay from day 1

Life assurance for employees 18 to 65

Great Place to Work recognition

Job summary

Pippa's House Day Nursery Ash Vale, part of Grandir UK Limited, is hiring a caring and enthusiastic Room Leader. You will lead playroom activities, supervise staff, and support children’s development in a nurturing environment.

The role involves ensuring EYFS standards are met, liaising with parents, and fostering a collaborative team culture to drive quality care and progression for the children.

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

Part of Grandir UK

Salary £27,664 to £30,160 (depending on experience and qualifications with regular pay reviews)

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

Pippa's House Day Nursery Ash Vale

Part of Grandir UK

Salary £27,664 to £30,160 (depending on experience and qualifications with regular pay reviews)

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

Our Pippa's House Day Nursery Ash Vale, 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.

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
• Big childcare discount
• £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

Location

Located on Wharf Road near Ash Street, Pippa's House Nursery Ash Vale is easily accessible for families across Ash Vale, Aldershot and the surrounding areas. Excellent transport links make daily drop-offs and collections convenient for parents.

Facilities

The nursery offers bright, welcoming learning environments designed to support children's development through play, exploration and discovery. Carefully planned activities encourage creativity, confidence and independence.

Outdoor Environment

Children benefit from a secure outdoor space that promotes active play and hands-on learning. Sand, water and nature-based activities help develop physical skills, coordination and curiosity as part of everyday nursery life.

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 and S and major supermarkets
• 24 hour remote GP appointments
• 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.

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.