Room Leader

Grandir UK Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 33 days + bank holidays

Flexible working options

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Life assurance (18-65)

Refer a friend £500 bonus

Wellbeing days

Great Place to Work accreditation

Job summary

Chiswick House Day Nursery in Chiswick, part of Grandir UK, is seeking 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.

We offer strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression, with a supportive team and a Good Ofsted rating. A nurturing environment with Eco Schools accreditation supports development.

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 meets the requirements of the EYFS
• Provide professional, relevant feedback to parents/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

Chiswick House Day Nursery

Part of Grandir UK

Salary (£14.40-£15.00) (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 Chiswick House Day Nursery in Chiswickis looking for a caring and enthusiastic Room Leaderto 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 Chiswick House

At Chiswick House 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

At Chiswick House Day Nursery and Preschool, we providehigh-quality childcarein anurturing environmentwhere children can thrive and develop their unique abilities. Our beautiful natural play areas and charming wooden furnishings create a warm, inviting space that encourages learning and growth.

A truly magical setting, our nursery blends natural beauty with creativity, inspiring children to explore, discover, and flourish!

Our eco-friendly nursery isEco-School accreditedand embraces sustainability through thoughtful practices, including a focus on outdoor play, waste reduction, and promoting environmental awareness among the children.

We understand the importance of providing high-quality care and education, which is why we are proud to be accredited by Ofsted. Our nursery recently received a ‘Good’ rating in our Ofsted inspection, reflecting our commitment to delivering exceptional care for families. This ensures a safe, nurturing environment where every child can thrive, learn, and grow with confidence.

What will you 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 practiceand provision in the nurserymeets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Provide professional, relevant feedback to parents/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 and S and major supermarkets
• 24 hour remote GP appointments
• 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 DB S check is required for this role.

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.