Room Leader

Karts 4 Kids Ltd.; King's Sutton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Free meals

Job summary

Kids Planet is a family-run group of nurseries delivering high-quality early years education across the UK. We are seeking a proactive Room Leader to oversee a dedicated room, ensure safe, developmental care and strong classroom routines, and mentor junior staff.

You will contribute to a warm, inclusive culture that places children at the heart of everything we do. The role requires a Level 3 Early Years qualification, excellent EYFS knowledge, safeguarding awareness, and leadership capability.

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 3 UK early years qualification.
• Strong understanding of EYFS and safeguarding.
• Leadership experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a room to ensure high-quality care and education in line with EYFS.
• Support and guide the team to foster a collaborative environment.
• Build strong relationships with children and families to meet individual needs.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Relationship building

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform.

• Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters. Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round. Long service awards to celebrate your commitment. Take the day off on your birthday, it's all about you! Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance. Friendly central support team always on hand to help. Why Kids Planet Bradmore Road? Small nursery with established team Close to local parks for outdoor adventures Ofsted Outstanding nursery Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26 Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025 Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running How you'll make a difference as a Room Leader: By leading and managing a room within the nursery, ensuring high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS. Through supporting and guiding the team,
• fostering a positive, collaborative environment and promoting professional development.
• Through building strong relationships with children and families, ensuring each child's individual needs are met and their learning is supported. What a Room Leader needs: Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification. Excellent understanding of EYFS. Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children. Leadership experience desirable. Sound like the place for you? We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role. We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce.
• Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.
• Kids Planet is committed to equal opportunities for all. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our staff and children. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships

What we offer our Room Leaders:

• 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day!

Job DescriptionKids Planet is an independent, family run group of nurseries providing the highest standard of nursery care across the UK. Every child deserves the very best start. That's why we challenge ourselves to raise the standard every day. At Kids Planet, we're committed to creating exceptional environments, supporting brilliant teams and giving every child the opportunity to thrive. Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we're passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet Bradmore Road as a Room Leader! We're now looking for a Room Leader to join our team, someone who's ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.