111a Hare Ln, Claygate, Esher KT10 0QY, UK
Job Description
Posted Tuesday 17 March 2026 at 05:00
Room Leader
Pippa's House Day Nursery, Claygate
Part of Grandir UK
Salary up to £30,160 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications, with yearly pay reviews)
Join a supportive, child-focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.
Our Pippa's House Day Nursery in Claygate 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 Pippa's House
At Pippa's House 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.
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
£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
Pippa’s House in Claygate offers a warm, welcoming environment with a strong team culture and a real focus on staff wellbeing and development. Our nursery benefits from beautiful surroundings and engaging outdoor spaces that support children’s curiosity and learning every day.
We are conveniently located just a short walk from Claygate train station, with direct links into London Waterloo, and easy access from Esher, Surbiton and surrounding areas. There is also nearby parking available, making commuting simple and accessible.
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 keycarer procedures and allocate children to keycarers 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&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
Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role and will be carried out by our approved third party provider.
We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit. To 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.
111a Hare Ln, Claygate, Esher KT10 0QY, UK
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