Room Leader — Early Years (Donisthorpe)

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd.; South Derbyshire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals & snacks

KP Academy training

Enhanced leave for family

Wellbeing & rewards

Birthday day off

Competitive salary & pension

Job summary

Kids Planet Day Nurseries Ltd. is recruiting a Room Leader for our Donisthorpe setting. You will lead a room, ensuring high-quality care and education in line with EYFS, while supporting the team and guiding professional development. Build strong relationships with children and families to meet each child’s needs, promoting a safe, nurturing environment.

We offer accredited training through KP Academy, enhanced family leave, wellbeing perks, and a competitive salary with pension.

Qualifications

• Must hold a UK Level 3 early years qualification.
• Excellent understanding of EYFS.
• Extensive safeguarding knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a room, ensuring high-quality care and education in line with EYFS.
• Support and guide the team to foster a collaborative environment and professional development.
• Build strong relationships with children and families to meet individual needs.

Skills

Level 3 EY qualification

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

UK Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

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.

Join Kids Planet Donisthorpe as a Room Leader!

We’re now 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 Donisthorpe?

A large nursery with a family feel

A good location, in the heart of the national forest

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 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.

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.

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.

Sound like the place for you?

Apply today to join Kids Planet Donisthorpe.

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.

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