Room Leader

Job description

Room Leader Kiddi Caru Day Nursery Part of Grandir UK Salary - £13.80 - £14.70 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications with regular pay reviews) Join a supportive, child focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression. Our Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Coronation Road - Bristol is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Room Leader to join our team. You will play a key role in caring for, supporting and inspiring our children, encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive every day. Why You’ll Love Working at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery? At Kiddi Caru, you will be part of a welcoming and supportive team who genuinely care about one another. We create a positive working environment where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to grow. Join us and enjoy £1000 welcome bonus! Core Benefits • 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period • Christmas and New Year shutdown • Flexible working options available • Big childcare discount • £500 refer a friend bonus • Company pension scheme with employer contributions • Statutory Sick Pay from day 1 • Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65 • Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues About Our Nursery Our Approach At Kiddi Caru Coronation Road, we follow a play based, child centred Early Years curriculum that supports each stage of development from babies to preschoolers. Children explore through programmes like Health & Self, Innovate & Investigate, Move & Groove, Make & Bake and Sow & Grow, helping them build confidence, creativity and a love of learning in a nurturing environment. Our Location Located at 3A Coronation Road, Downend, Bristol, BS16 5SN, our nursery enjoys a peaceful setting in South Gloucestershire while remaining well connected with transport links to Staple Hill, Mangotsfield, Emersons Green and beyond. Our Team Our passionate and experienced team are committed to providing high quality early years education. With Level 3 qualified practitioners trained in safeguarding, paediatric first aid and food hygiene, we deliver attentive, nurturing care tailored to every child’s needs. Facilities The nursery offers age appropriate indoor playrooms with cosy, home like spaces and a range of stimulating resources. Children benefit from three outdoor garden areas with play kitchens, water play, sand trays and growing benches that support imaginative play and outdoor exploration. Activities Children take part in a variety of enriching experiences, including physical activities like yoga and sports, creative play, sensory learning and regular themed sessions that support physical, social and emotional development. Community Outings Regular outings help children engage with the local environment, from walks to parks to visits to the library, encouraging confidence, curiosity and connection with their wider community. Parent Partnerships Families stay informed through a nursery app with daily updates on meals, activities and progress. We also host events like parents’ evenings and seasonal celebrations to strengthen home nursery connections. Ofsted Kiddi Caru Day Nursery & Preschool on Coronation Road was judged “Good” in its most recent Ofsted inspection, with positive recognition for the quality of education, care and management. What will you be doing • Promote high standards of quality within the nursery • Support and supervise playroom staff with their day-to-day duties • Deploy staff appropriately to ensure that the required standards are delivered and maintained within the rooms • Ensure the effective implementation of the nursery keycarer procedures and allocate children to keycarers appropriately • Ensure that practice and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) • Provide professional, relevant feedback to parents/carers about their child • Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers • Develop open and positive working relationships with staff • Ensure that all staff develop and maintain friendly, professional relationships with parents and carers Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits • Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100 percent for the first 12 weeks • Paternity leave paid at 100 percent 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, an extra day off just for you • The Grand Event, up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after 2 years’ service Even More Benefits • Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts including ASOS, gym memberships, cinema, M and S and major supermarkets • 24 hour remote GP appointments • Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy and alternative therapies • Recognition, rewards and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams • Tailored in house training and genuine progression opportunities • Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy trained teams and Eco Schools accreditation Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role. We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on support our recruitment process, we may use AI-assisted tools for tasks such as application screening and reference checks. These tools help us manage applications efficiently, and all hiring decisions are made by our team. Apply today. We review applications as they are received and may close the role early. INDQJ