Room Leader

Kinderland Day Nursery Ltd; Banstead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount 50%

CPD opportunities

Salary reviews

Training opportunities

Staff member of the term voucher £200

Room of the term voucher £25

Holiday entitlement 31 days (up to 36)

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Kinderland Day Nursery Ltd is seeking a Room Leader/Senior Early Years Practitioner to join our family-run team in January 2027. You will guide the toddler room, lead the team, and create high-quality opportunities for children.

We offer 50% employee discount, CPD opportunities and salary reviews, 31 days holiday (rises with service), training opportunities, plus vouchers for staff of the term and room of the term. Safeguarding and DBS checks are part of our process.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification required and good knowledge of the EYFS.
• Passion for Early Years and sector experience.
• Ability to think quickly and adapt to changing needs.
• Desire to help children develop and reach their full potential.
• Strong interpersonal skills with parents and carers.
• Enthusiasm, patience and a warm, compassionate approach.
• A big smile and positive attitude to teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in the toddler room and support room leading duties.
• Ensure children are happy, settled and safe.
• Develop meaningful relationships with parents and carers.
• Create engaging activities and plan opportunities for learning.

Skills

Passion for Early Years

Sector Experience

Be a quick thinker

Desire to help children develop

Sense of humour

Enthusiasm and patience

Attentive and compassionate

A BIG smile

Education

Level 3 qualification

EYFS knowledge

Job description

--- Family run! ·· Supportive Management and team! ·· 50% Employee Discount! ·· CPD opportunities and Salary Reviews! ·· Lots of training opportunities! ·· Staff Member of the term £200 voucher opportunity! ·· Room of the term £25 voucher! ··· 31 days holiday (increases with service, up to 36 days)·· Wellbeing Support ---

We’re looking for a fantastic Room Leader/Senior Early Years Practitioner to join our lovely team in January 2027! We are seeking a dynamic leaderwith a genuine passion for guiding their room and creating the best opportunities for children. Kinderland Day Nursery is a family-run establishment that has been offering high-quality childcare inCroydon since 1995.We're looking for a fantastic Room Leader to join our lovely toddler room, with plenty of opportunities to grow and potentially lead other rooms in the future too!

At Kinderland wecreate an environment where children are happy, engaged, safe, and healthy. While we have two wonderful buildings and excellent resources, we firmly believe that our staff are our greatest asset and have the most significant impact on our children's lives.

As a Room Leader you would…

• Bring enthusiasm and excitement to every day, leading the team and encouraging everyone to do their very best for the children in our care.
• Ensuring the children are happy, settled and content
• Inspire your team daily!
• Ensure a high standard of care for all children!
• Develop and main meaningful, professional relationships with parents and carers!
• Be able to embark on new adventures and develop wondrous new ideas to give the children the very best chance at learning something new!

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

To be considered for the Senior Early Years Practitioner role you must have a minimum of a Level 3 qualification and good knowledge of the EYFS. In addition, you must possess the following key skills and experience:

• Passion for Early Years!
• Sector Experience
• Be a quick thinker
• Desire to help children develop and grow to achieve their full potential!
• Sense of humour
• Enthusiasm and patience
• An attentive and compassionate nature
• A BIG smile!

Our nursery is situated in South Croydon, with convenient transport links to East Croydon Station, South Croydon Station, and West Croydon Station. The nearest tram stops are George Street Tram Stop, Wellesley Road Tram Stop, and East Croydon Tram Stop. We are also convenientlylocated for many bus routes.

Safeguarding

We have named persons within the nursery who take lead responsibility for safeguarding and co-ordinate child protection and welfare issues, known asthe Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL), there is always at least one designated person on duty during the opening hours of the setting.

All applicants should be aware that a huge part of the role is ensuring children are continuously safeguarded from any harm. Any job offers will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, thorough referencing, an induction programme, and 3 months’ probation period. All successful candidates will be given lots of training upon starting their role.

The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Please detail any criminal convictions except those 'spent', or otherwise ‘protected’, under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you have none, please state. Employment is dependent upon obtaining a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Data protection

We are aware of our obligations under data protection legislation, including the obligation to collect only the data that is required for our specific purpose. The information collected in this application form is specific to our recruitment exercise and necessary for the performance of the role that you have applied for. If you are recruited for the role you have applied for, or any other role you are offered by us, the information provided will then be used for the purposes of your employment with us, together with further information collected upon recruitment for those purposes. We are aware of our obligations under data protection legislation, including the obligation to collect only the data that is required for our specific purpose. The information collected in this application form is specific to our recruitment exercise and necessary for the performance of the role that you have applied for. If you are recruited for the role you have applied for, or any other role you are offered by us, the information provided will then be used for the purposes of your employment with us, together with further information collected upon recruitment for those purposes.

Vacancy Reference: Room Leader/ Senior Early Years Practitioner