Room Leader

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited; Wallasey; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Wallasey is seeking a Room Leader to manage a nursery room and ensure high-quality care in line with EYFS standards. Responsibilities include leading team efforts, building strong relationships with children and families, and fostering a positive educational environment. Ideal candidates will hold a Level 3 qualification in early years, possess strong safeguarding knowledge and leadership experience. Join a supportive team that values care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years education.

Benefits

80% Childcare Discount

Free meals and healthy snacks

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Long service awards

Birthday off

Competitive salary and holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 qualification in a UK recognised early years qualification.
• Excellent understanding of EYFS regulations and standards.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices and principles.
• Experience in a leadership role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a room within the nursery to ensure quality care.
• Support the team and promote a collaborative work environment.
• Build strong relationships with children and families.

Skills

Leadership experience

Understanding of EYFS

Knowledge of safeguarding children

Education

Level 3 qualification in early years

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a room within the nursery to ensure 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 individual needs are met and learning is supported.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 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.
• An enhanced DBS check is required for this role (mandatory for all positions).
• Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions; this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of safeguarding duties.
• Safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role and all colleagues are required to complete regular training.

About Kids Planet Wallasey

Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. We are a proud family-run business, built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years.

Join Kids Planet Wallasey as a Room Leader! We’re looking for someone who’s ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.

Why Kids Planet Wallasey?

• 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
• 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 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.
• Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance.
• Friendly central support team always on hand to help.