Room Manager

Co-op Childcare; Reading; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discounts

Annual Leave 30 Days+

Health & Wellbeing Programmes

Training & Accredited Development

Enhanced Family Leave

Job summary

Co-op Childcare is seeking a Room Manager for our Little Pioneers setting to lead the team and ensure outstanding care and early education for children. You will work closely with the Nursery Manager to drive engagement and maintain high performance standards.

We offer a competitive salary, enhanced annual leave, substantial childcare discounts, and additional benefits including flexible working options and wellbeing programs to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Early Years with relevant credentials.
• Enhanced DBS check (we’ll cover the costs).
• Open, honest and compassionate approach.
• Inspiring and passionate about early years and working with children.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction and guidance within your team.
• Support colleagues to deliver exceptional care and early education ensuring performance standards are met.
• Ensure compliance and engagement with Nursery management to achieve outstanding results.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Education

Full and relevant Early Years qualification

Job description

Joining Little Pioneers is more than just a job, children are at the heart of everything we do and we’re dedicated to pioneering great futures – both for our little ones and our practitioners. We’re looking for a special someone who will work their magic to achieve all-round outstanding results and outcomes for our children.

What makes us different?

• competitive salary that values your expertise
• Enhanced annual leave to help you recharge and unwind
• generous discounts on childcare so your family can benefit too
• Savings on your food shop and travel to support your everyday lifestyle
• Access to financial and mental health wellbeing apps for support when you need it most
• Flexible working options – 4 day working week option to support your work-life balance

What will the role involve?

As Room Manager you will work closely with the Nursery Manager and Deputy Nursery Manager to ensure compliance, team engagement and outstanding results. You are responsible for providing leadership, direction and guidance within your team. You will support your colleagues to deliver exceptional care and early education ensuring performance standards are consistently met.

Who are we looking for?

• Full and relevant early years qualification (essential)
• An Enhanced DBS check (we’ll cover the costs)
• Someone who is open, honest and compassionate
• Inspiring and passionate about early years and working with children

Download our full Job Description for more information about the role

What can we offer you?

• Employee Discounts – Save up to 60% off Childcare, 20% off your Food Shop and 15% off your next Holiday
• 30 Days Annual Leave - Rising with service up to a maximum of 37 days
• Health and Wellbeing Programmes – Benefit from our Stream App and our partnership with Grocery Aid for financial and mental health support
• Full Training and Accredited Development Plans
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Family leave and more!