Room Leader

Kids Planet Day Nurseries; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run nursery organization in Leeds is seeking a Room Leader. You will manage a room ensuring high-quality care and education. Responsibilities include supporting your team and building relationships with children and families. Ideal candidates should have a Level 3 qualification in early years and a strong understanding of EYFS and safeguarding practices. Join a team passionate about making a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Childcare discount

Free meals

Accredited training

Enhanced leave

Wellbeing goodies

Qualifications

• Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• Excellent understanding of EYFS required.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a room within the nursery, ensuring high-quality care and education.
• Support and guide the team, fostering a positive, collaborative environment.
• Build strong relationships with children and families, meeting individual needs.

Skills

Understanding of EYFS

Safeguarding knowledge

Leadership experience

Education

Level 3 qualification in early years

Job description

Overview

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 Halton as a Room Leader. We’re looking for a Room Leader to join our team, someone who’s ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.

Why Kids Planet Halton?

• Good travel links to city centre and staff parking
• Rated Outstanding by Ofsted
• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025
• Big News! 80% Childcare Discount Arrives This October – T&Cs apply

What we offer our Room Leaders

• Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day
• Accredited training through our 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

• Lead and manage a room within the nursery, ensuring high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS
• Support and guide the team, fostering a positive, collaborative environment and promoting professional development
• Build 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

Apply and safeguarding information

Sound like the place for you? Apply today to join Kids Planet Halton.

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.