Part of Grandir UK
Salary £27,456 to £29,952 (depending on experience and qualifications with regular pay reviews)
Join a supportive, child focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.
Little Acorns Day Nursery in Stoneygate
Our Little Acorns Day Nursery in Stoneygate 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.
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
Little Acorns Day Nursery and Preschool is a warm and nurturing setting located in the heart of Stoneygate, Leicestershire. Conveniently situated just off London Road, near the Co‑op and close to excellent bus and train links. Our nursery provides a stimulating environment where children can learn, play, and grow through a wide range of engaging indoor and outdoor experiences.
Fantastic Outdoor Space
Our spacious garden provides children with fresh air and the freedom to explore, supporting both their physical health and their learning through outdoor play.
Great Location and Transport Links
Convenient on‑site parking makes drop‑offs and pick‑ups easy and stress‑free for busy families.
What You Will 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 key carer procedures and allocate children to key carers appropriately
* Ensure that practice and provision in the nursery meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
* Provide professional, relevant feedback to parents and 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 merit.
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