Room Leader (2-3 Years)

Grandir UK Limited; Esher; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave including bank

Christmas and New Year shutdown

Flexible working options

£500 refer-a-friend bonus

Company pension contributions

Statutory Sick Pay from day 1

Life assurance 18–65

Great Place to Work recognition

Job summary

Pippa's House Day Nursery in Esher, part of Grandir UK Limited, is seeking a dedicated childcare professional to support staff and uphold high standards of care.

Join a welcoming team with strong benefits, flexible working and clear progression. The role emphasizes EYFS compliance, staff supervision and excellent parent engagement in a supportive nursery setting.

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

Sandown Park Racecourse, Portsmouth Rd, Esher KT10 9AA, UK

Job Description

Pippa's House Day Nursery, Esher

Part of Grandir UK

Salary: £29,952-31,200 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications with regular pay reviews)

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

Why You’ll Love Working at Pippa's House

At Pippa's House in Esher, you will be part of a welcoming and supportive team who genuinely care about one another. We create a positive working environment where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to grow.

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

Our Facilities

Each of our spaces is thoughtfully designed to support children’s learning, development and well-being throughout their nursery journey.

Outdoor learning is a key part of daily life at Pippa’s House Esher, with spacious green grounds encouraging exploration, creativity, confidence and a love of nature through activities such as climbing, digging and outdoor storytelling.

Activities

Children enjoy engaging activities including Move & Groove, Make & Bake and our Sow & Grow programme, all designed to support learning and development through play.

Community Outings

Planned outings help children explore the world around them while building confidence and social skills.

Location and Travel

Our flourishing day nursery is set within the beautiful grounds of Sandown Park Racecourse, conveniently located for families in Esher, Cobham, Hinchley Wood and the surrounding Surrey area. Surrounded by open green space yet easily accessible, the location makes drop-offs and pick-ups simple for families.

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&S, and major supermarkets
• 24-hour remote GP appointments
• Dayforce Wallet - gives you the ability to access a portion of your earned pay before your normal payday.
• 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 and will be carried out by our approved third party provider.

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.

Sandown Park Racecourse, Portsmouth Rd, Esher KT10 9AA, UK