Room Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave including bank-h

Flexible working options

Company pension scheme with employerC

Life assurance for employees 18-65

£500 refer-a-friend bonus

Statutory Sick Pay from day 1

Certified Great Place to Work

Job summary

Pippins Day Nursery and Forest School, part of Grandir UK, in Colchester, is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Room Leader. Salary ranges from £27,664 to £30,160 depending on experience, with regular pay reviews, and a range of benefits.

You will support and inspire children, promote high standards, and work within a friendly team. The role includes supervising staff, ensuring EYFS compliance, engaging with parents, and contributing to a positive, growth-focused nursery environment on a farm

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check is required for this 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 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

Whites Farm, Station Rd, Colchester CO6 2QF, UK

Job Description

Room Leader
Pippins Day Nursery and Forest School
Part of Grandir UK
Salary: £27,664- £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 Pippins Day 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 Pippins

At Pippins, 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

About Our Nursery

Set on a working farm in White Colne, Pippins is a Montessori nursery and Forest School offering a unique, nature-inspired setting for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Our cosy under-2s room, Montessori classroom, and Forest School area provide rich learning opportunities that support independence, development, memory making and a love of discovery.

At Pippins, children thrive through our hands-on educational approach, making magical memories in a safe, engaging space that feels like home.

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

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.

Whites Farm, Station Rd, Colchester CO6 2QF, UK