Room Leader

Grandir UK Limited; Daventry; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible working

Company pension with employer contrib.

Refer-a-friend £500

Sick pay from day 1

Life assurance

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Daventry, part of Grandir UK, is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Room Leader to inspire children and support staff at our Daventry site.

The role offers strong benefits, flexible working, and clear progression, with a salary up to £29,120 per annum dependent on experience. DBS check is required to safeguard children in our care.

Qualifications

• Caring and enthusiastic Room Leader.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Willingness to undergo enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery.
• Support and supervise playroom staff with day-to-day duties.
• Deploy staff to ensure standards are delivered in the rooms.
• Ensure EYFS requirements are met in practice and provision.
• Provide feedback to parents about their child.
• Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers.

Job description

Danetre Hospital, London Rd, Daventry NN11 4DY, UK

Job Description

Posted Friday, 16 October 2026 at 05:00

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Daventry

Part of Grandir UK

Salary up to £29,120 per annum(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 Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Daventry, 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

At Kiddi Caru, 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

Our Daventry nursery is set within the grounds of Danetre Hospital, offering a convenient and welcoming environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. With thoughtfully designed spaces for each age group, we focus on supporting every child's development, wellbeing, and confidence as they progress through their early years.

Fantastic Outdoor Space

Our recently refurbished garden provides a safe and stimulating environment where children can run, play, and develop their physical skills. Through our Sow & Grow programme, children take part in the full gardening cycle from planting seeds to harvesting produce which is then used in fun activities such as baking. The secure, well-equipped outdoor space encourages creativity, teamwork, and a strong connection to the natural world.

Great Location and Transport Links

Located just a 10-minute walk from Daventry town centre, our nursery offers excellent transport links, with easy access to the M1 and A5 making it an ideal choice for families commuting from the surrounding areas.

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.

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Danetre Hospital, London Rd, Daventry NN11 4DY, UK