Room Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible working options

£500 refer-a-friend bonus

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Sick pay from day 1

Life assurance

Great Place to Work certification

Job summary

Grandir UK Colchester is seeking a caring Room Leader to lead and inspire our nursery team. You will support playroom staff, ensure EYFS compliance, and build strong relationships with families and carers.

The role offers a generous benefits package, a supportive team, and clear progression opportunities within a child-centered environment.

Qualifications

• EYFS knowledge is necessary for the role.

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 standards are delivered.
• Ensure effective implementation of nursery keycarer procedures and allocate children to keycarers.
• Ensure practice and provision meet the EYFS requirements.
• Provide professional 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 staff maintain friendly, professional relations with parents and carers.

Job description

Maria Court Hythe Quay, Hythe Quay, Colchester CO2 8JB, UK

Job Description

Posted Friday, 9 October 2026 at 05:00

Kiddi Caru Colchester
Part of Grandir UK

Salary: £27,664 - £30,160 per annum (dependant on qualifications and experience)

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

Our Kiddi Caru Nursery in Colchester,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.

Why You’ll Love Working at Kiddi Caru Colchester

At our nursery, you will be part of a welcoming and supportive team who genuinely care about one another. We create a positive working environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to grow.

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
• £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

Location and Travel

• On-site parking available
• 10-minute walk from Esher station, or close to local bus routes
• Nearby amenities include cafés, shops, parks, and local attractions for outings

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&S, and major supermarkets
• 24-hour remote GP appointments
• Dayforce Wallet - gives you the ability to access a portion of your earned pay before your normal payday.
• 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 and will be carried out by our approved third party provider.

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.

Maria Court Hythe Quay, Hythe Quay, Colchester CO2 8JB, UK