Overview
As a Room Leader, you will support the Manager and fellow Room Leaders to ensure the highest standards of Early Years care and education across the setting. You will help maintain an organised, safe and stimulating room environment, keep accurate records, and ensure procedures are followed within the room. You will assist in building a reputation as the setting of choice in the area for both children and employees, model and monitor best practice in line with regulatory guidelines, support and inspire your team of practitioners, aid with the induction of new team members, and welcome them into the Kindred family.
Responsibilities
* Support the Manager and Room Leaders to uphold high standards of Early Years care and education.
* Maintain an organised, safe, and stimulating room environment.
* Keep accurate records and ensure procedures are followed within the room.
* Help build and maintain a reputation as the setting of choice for children and staff.
* Model and monitor best practice in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
* Support and inspire your team of practitioners.
* Aid with the induction of new team members and welcome them into the Kindred family.
Qualifications & Skills
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Excellent organisational ability and attention to detail.
* Provide outstanding customer service.
* Good time management and ability to meet deadlines.
* Hold a full and relevant Early Years Level 3 Childcare Qualification or higher.
* Desirable: Previous experience of leading a team.
* Current paediatric first aid certificate.
* Safeguarding and child protection training (although full training will be given).
* Current food hygiene certificate.
Salary & Benefits
Salary: £13.25-£14.00 (£27,772 - £29,344 full time equivalent salary 40 hours per week all year round).
Benefits: Birthday Off, 6 fully paid sick days, Cashback Healthcare Plan, Retail Discounts, Recognition & Reward, 50% Childcare Discount, 24/7 Virtual GP Access, 24/7 Counselling Support, Discounted gym Membership, Personal Financial Advisor Access, Pension Discovery, Learning platform Access.
At Kindred, we're more than a nursery group - we're a family. Our culture emphasises Supportive Culture, Career Development, Work-Life Balance, Competitive Pay & Benefits, and an Award-Winning Family. We offer clear progression pathways, structured training, and mentorship, flexible shift options, and hybrid roles where applicable.
Recruitment Process
Interviews: Rolling Interviews. Our process includes a video interview followed by a face-to-face interview with a stay and play at the nursery, a Stay and Play session to observe you working with children.
* Fully supervised.
* Background checks, References, DBS, Qualification Verification will be carried out in accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy.
How to Apply
Ready to Start Your Kindred Journey? To apply for the [Job Title] position with us, please click the "Quick Apply" button and submit your CV and a short cover letter explaining your interest in the role. We aim to respond to all applicants within 2-5 working days. Thank you for considering a career with Kindred. As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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