Grandir UK
Room Leader
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Room Leader
Room Leader Vacancy – Kiddi Caru Day Nursery, Walnut Tree
Part of Grandir UK
Salary £27,456 to £29,552 (depending on experience and qualifications, with regular pay reviews)
About the Role
Join a supportive, child-focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression. Our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Walnut Tree is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Room Leader to play a key role in nurturing and inspiring children, fostering curiosity and helping them thrive daily.
Key Responsibilities
- Promote high standards of quality and care within the nursery
- Support and supervise playroom staff in their daily duties, ensuring consistent standards
- Efficiently deploy staff to meet nursery room requirements
- Maintain and implement keycarer procedures, allocating children appropriately
- Ensure alignment with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) regulations
- Provide professional feedback to parents/carers about their child’s progress
- Actively promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers
- Foster positive working relationships with staff and parents/carers
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Core Benefits
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), with 3 days used during Christmas shutdown
- Christmas and New Year shutdown
- Flexible working options
- Financial perks: Big childcare discount and £500 ‘refer a friend’ bonus
- Company pension scheme with employer contributions
- Statutory Sick Pay from day 1
- Life assurance for eligible employees
- Certified ‘Great Place to Work’ (recognized by colleagues)
Family & Wellbeing Benefits
- Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100% for the first 12 weeks
- Paternity leave paid at 100% 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 (extra personal day off)
- The Grand Event – up to an extra week of annual leave after 2 years’ service for significant life events
Additional Benefits
- Employee benefits portal offering hundreds of retail discounts (e.g., ASOS, gyms, cinema, M&S, supermarkets)
- 24-hour remote GP appointments
- Medical cashback for dental, physiotherapy, and alternative therapies
- Team celebrations, recognition schemes, and rewards (May is ‘Team Month’)
- In-house training and genuine career progression
- Sustainability focus: Teams are Carbon Literacy trained, and the nursery is Eco Schools accredited
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About Our Nursery
Facilities
- Recently renovated, modern and spacious purpose-built nursery
- Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ ensuring high standards of care and education
- Three dedicated outdoor gardens for exploration, play, and skill-building
- Convenient single-level access with excellent location
Location
- Situated in Walnut Tree, just 10 minutes from the M1/A5
- 5 minutes from Kingston and 10 minutes from Bletchley
- Behind local shops, with easy transport links
Company Principles
Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and child welfare. An enhanced DBS check is required for all roles.
We are an equal opportunity employer, reviewing applications fairly, on merit. To streamline recruitment, we may use AI-assisted tools (screening, reference checks) – all final decisions are human-made.
Apply today! – Applications will be processed as received (may close early if filled).
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