Room Leader

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free breakfast

Free lunch

Healthy snacks

KP Academy training

Enhanced leave

Wellbeing goodies

Staff rewards

Birthday day off

Pension plan

Job summary

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited is seeking a Room Leader in Nottingham to manage a room, uphold high standards of care and education aligned with EYFS, and guide the team. The role emphasises safeguarding knowledge and building strong parent and child relationships.

The ideal candidate will hold a UK recognised Level 3 early years qualification with leadership experience; Nottingham-based, full-time position with competitive salary and staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 early years qualification (UK recognised).
• Excellent understanding of EYFS.
• Extensive safeguarding knowledge.
• Leadership experience desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Level 3 EY qualification

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Leadership experience

Job description

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. 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. Nottingham, Nottinghamshire - GBP Full Time Posted by: Kids Planet Day Nurseries Posted: Thursday, 10 September 2026

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.

Why Kids Planet Bulwell?

• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26
• Ranked UK Best Workplaces for Women, for the second year running
• Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running
• 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.