Room Leader

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd.; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free breakfast, lunch, and healthySn a

Accredited training through KP Academy

Enhanced leave for family events

Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards and ;

Long service awards

Take the day off on your birthday

Competitive salary, pension plan and:

Friendly central support team

Job summary

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd. in Knutsford is recruiting a Room Leader to lead a dedicated room, drive high standards of care and education, and support a team of early years practitioners.

You will ensure EYFS compliance, nurture child development, and build strong partnerships with families in a values-driven, inclusive setting. The role requires a UK Level 3 Early Years qualification, excellent EYFS knowledge, and safeguarding expertise, with leadership experience viewed positively.

Qualifications

• Must be at least Level 3 UK early years qualification.
• Excellent understanding of EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.
• Leadership experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a room within the nursery to ensure high-quality care and education in line with EYFS.
• Support and guide the team to foster a positive, collaborative environment and promote professional development.
• Build strong relationships with children and families to meet individual learning needs and ensure effective support.

Skills

Leadership

Childcare expertise

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

UK Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Kids Planet is an independent, family run group of nurseries providing the highest standard of nursery care across the UK.

What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day?

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 Knutsford as a Room Leader!

Why Kids Planet Knutsford?

• Purpose built building with onsite parking
• The team is very well established
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women, for the second year running
• Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running
• Awarded one of the UK's Best Workplaces in Education & Training by Great Place to Work 2026
• 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply

What we offer our Room Leaders:

• Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day!
• 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.

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. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish!

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