Room Leader & Senior EY Practitioner (Toddler Room)

Kinderland Day Nursery Ltd; Banstead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount 50%

CPD opportunities

Salary reviews

Training opportunities

Staff member of the term voucher £200

Room of the term voucher £25

Holiday entitlement 31 days (up to 36)

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Kinderland Day Nursery Ltd is seeking a Room Leader/Senior Early Years Practitioner to join our family-run team in January 2027. You will guide the toddler room, lead the team, and create high-quality opportunities for children.

We offer 50% employee discount, CPD opportunities and salary reviews, 31 days holiday (rises with service), training opportunities, plus vouchers for staff of the term and room of the term. Safeguarding and DBS checks are part of our process.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification required and good knowledge of the EYFS.
• Passion for Early Years and sector experience.
• Ability to think quickly and adapt to changing needs.
• Desire to help children develop and reach their full potential.
• Strong interpersonal skills with parents and carers.
• Enthusiasm, patience and a warm, compassionate approach.
• A big smile and positive attitude to teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in the toddler room and support room leading duties.
• Ensure children are happy, settled and safe.
• Develop meaningful relationships with parents and carers.
• Create engaging activities and plan opportunities for learning.

Skills

Passion for Early Years

Sector Experience

Be a quick thinker

Desire to help children develop

Sense of humour

Enthusiasm and patience

Attentive and compassionate

A BIG smile

Education

Level 3 qualification

EYFS knowledge

Job description

Kinderland Day Nursery Ltd is seeking a Room Leader/Senior Early Years Practitioner to join our family-run team in January 2027. You will guide the toddler room, lead the team, and create high-quality opportunities for children.

We offer 50% employee discount, CPD opportunities and salary reviews, 31 days holiday (rises with service), training opportunities, plus vouchers for staff of the term and room of the term. Safeguarding and DBS checks are part of our process.