Room Leader

Colets Health & Fitness; Elmbridge; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery provider in Thames Ditton is seeking a full-time Room Leader to manage a nursery room environment. This exciting role will require an energetic individual with a minimum Level 3 Childcare Qualification and a passion for early years education. Responsibilities include overseeing the room's daily operations, leading a team, and nurturing relationships with parents. The nursery offers several benefits including a 4-day working week, free gym membership, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Free membership at Colets Health and Fitness Club

4-day working week

Paid Birthday leave

Paid sickness leave

Paid lunch break

Ride to work scheme

Discounted childcare fees

Team appreciation rewards

Qualifications

• Holds a minimum Level 3 Childcare/Early Years Qualification.
• Is either an experienced Educator or an existing Room Leader.
• Is well organised in running a room.
• Has up-to‑date knowledge of the EYFS Statutory Framework.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the nursery room.
• Lead and inspire the room team.
• Nurture parent partnerships.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Childcare knowledge

Organizational skills

Report writing

Education

Level 3 Childcare/Early Years Qualification

Job description

Room Leader - Thames Ditton, Surrey

We are looking for a room leader to join our beautiful Nursery in Thames Ditton, just a 5-minute walk from Thames Ditton Station. We also have free on-site parking!

Benefits

• Free membership at award-winning Colets Health and Fitness Club (worth over £100 per month)
• 4-day working week (10 hours per day)
• Paid Birthday leave
• Paid sickness leave (increases with length of service)
• Paid lunch break is included in your shift
• Ride to work scheme
• Up to 50% off hair & beauty (onsite salons)
• Discounted food & drink from our on-site restaurant
• Childcare discount
• Team appreciation rewards
• Option to do fully paid childcare qualifications with us
• and many more!

Our 108-place nursery offers full-time childcare to children aged 3 months to 5 years old. We are open 51 weeks of the year between 7:30 am and 6:30 pm, Monday‑Friday.

We are very fortunate to have fantastic on‑site facilities, which the children enjoy daily. Our children swim, play sports, enjoy music sessions, Soft Play sessions, and huge grounds to play on with an enclosed, amazingly equipped garden.

Our team enjoys free private Gym Membership & discounted hair & beauty treatments.

This is an exciting time to join our lovely team.

Qualifications

• Holds a minimum Level 3 Childcare/Early Years Qualification
• Is either an experienced Educator who is looking for their next step, or an existing Room Leader
• Is well organised and efficient in running a room
• Is confident to lead and inspire their room team
• Nurtures parent partnerships
• Has up‑to‑date, exceptional knowledge of the EYFS Statutory Framework, Safeguarding, and other EY related topics
• Has report writing experience

This is a full‑time role, 40 hours per week, which could be worked over 4 or 5 days per week.

The salary depends on the candidate's experience and the size/capacity of the room.

Please note that the job offer is subject to a clear full enhanced DBS check and two successful references.

Good luck!