Room Leader

Grandir UK Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 27,456 - 29,952; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave including bank holidays

£500 refer a friend bonus

Company pension scheme

Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65

Wellbeing Day, an extra day off just for you

Job summary

Grandir UK Limited is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Room Leader for Little Explorers Day Nursery and Preschool in Leicester. This role is pivotal in supporting and inspiring children while promoting high standards of quality within the nursery.

Offered benefits include a competitive salary ranging from £27,456 to £29,952, flexible working options, and 33 days of annual leave. Join us in providing high-quality childcare in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting and supervising staff in a childcare setting.
• Knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements.
• Ability to promote high standards of quality within the nursery.

Responsibilities

• Support and supervise playroom staff with their day-to-day duties.
• Ensure the effective implementation of the nursery keycarer procedures.
• Develop open and positive working relationships with staff and parents.

Skills

Caring and enthusiastic attitude

Experience in childcare

Strong communication skills

Education

Relevant childcare qualifications

Job description

Little Explorers Day Nursery and Preschool in Knighton

Part of Grandir UK

Salary £27,456 to £29,952 (depending on experience and qualifications with regular pay reviews)

Join a supportive, child focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.

We are 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.

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

Little Explorers Day Nursery and Preschool provides high-quality childcare for babies, toddlers, and preschool children in a warm, nurturing environment. Our friendly setting encourages children to learn, explore, and develop with confidence.

Located in the heart of Knighton, close to Clarendon Park, Leicester train station, and London Road, our nursery is ideal for local and commuting families. Children also enjoy a safe outdoor space with a lawn, sandpit, play areas, and opportunities for gardening, imaginative play, and nature exploration.

What You Will 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 practice and provision in the nursery meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Provide professional, relevant feedback to parents and 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 DBS 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.

Apply today. We review applications as they are received and may close the role early.