Room Leader

Spinx; Exeter; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Flexible working

Childcare discount

Refer-a-friend bonus

Company pension

Sick pay from day 1

Life assurance

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Grandir UK is seeking a Room Leader for Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Exeter, Sowton. You will lead the room team, plan and deliver age-appropriate activities, and ensure high-quality care aligned with the EYFS.

You will observe progress, maintain records, and foster strong relationships with families while supporting daily routines and safeguarding practices. A full Level 3 EY qualification is required, with additional benefits and progression opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding requirements.
• Ability to lead, motivate and support a room team.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the room team, creating a positive environment for children, families and colleagues.
• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS.
• Act as a key person to support each child's needs, interests and development.
• Observe, assess and track children's progress, maintaining learning records.
• Ensure the room is safe, well-organised and well-resourced.
• Build relationships with parents and carers, sharing updates on development.
• Support routines, including meals, sleep, toileting and personal care.
• Promote inclusion and adapt activities for additional needs.
• Maintain safeguarding, health and safety standards.
• Provide guidance and coaching to practitioners and students.
• Organise staff deployment and room cover.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Room Leader

Kiddi Caru Day Nursery - Exeter, Sowton

Part of Grandir UK

Salary - Up to £30.160 per annum /£14.50 per hour (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 Exeter, Sowton 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 Day Nursery - Sowton

You’ll be joining a warm and supportive team in a large nursery that still has a friendly, homely feel. The nursery has eight bright and spacious rooms, as well as three gardens designed for different age groups, giving you plenty of opportunities to create exciting learning experiences both indoors and outdoors.

You’ll also enjoy delivering engaging activities such as Boogie Mites, Sing and Sign, Make and Bake, and Sow and Grow, alongside regular community visits that help children build confidence and meaningful connections.

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

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead and support the room team, creating a positive and welcoming environment for children, families and colleagues.
• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS.
• Act as a key person and ensure every child's individual needs, interests and development are supported.
• Observe, assess and track children's progress, maintaining accurate learning and development records.
• Ensure the room is safe, stimulating, well organised and appropriately resourced.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with parents and carers, sharing regular updates about their child's development.
• Support children's routines, including mealtimes, sleep, toileting and personal care.
• Promote inclusion and adapt activities to support children with additional needs.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, hygiene and regulatory compliance.
• Provide guidance, coaching and feedback to practitioners, apprentices and students.
• Organise staff deployment and daily routines to maintain appropriate ratios and effective room cover.

What We're Looking For

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.
• Previous experience working within an Early Years setting.
• A sound understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding requirements.
• The confidence to lead, motivate and support a room team.
• A caring, positive and enthusiastic approach.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A genuine passion for helping children learn, develop and thrive.

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.