Overview
As a Room Leader, you will: to support the Manager and fellow Room Leaders to ensure the highest standards of Early Years care and education across the setting. To maintain an organised, safe and stimulating room environment. To keep accurate records and ensure procedures are followed within the room. To help build and maintain a reputation as the setting of choice in the area for both children and employees. To model and monitor best practice in accordance with regulatory guidelines. To support and inspire your team of practitioners. To aid with the induction of new team members, welcoming them into the Kindred family.
Responsibilities
* Support the Manager and fellow Room Leaders to ensure the highest standards of Early Years care and education across the setting.
* 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 in the area for both children and employees.
* 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, welcoming them into the Kindred family.
Qualifications
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Excellent organisational ability and attention to detail.
* Provide outstanding customer service.
* Have good time management, meeting 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.
Join Kindred
Join the Kindred Family - A Place to Grow, Thrive, and Make a Difference. Are you passionate about early years education, supporting children's development and leading a team? At Kindred, we believe work should be more than just a job - it should be a place where you feel valued, supported, and inspired every day. Due to a new opportunity, we\'re excited to welcome a Room Leader to our friendly and dedicated team in Kindred Rayleigh, Essex. Whether you\'re just starting out or looking for your next professional step, this role offers the chance to be part of a warm, inclusive environment where 91.71% of our team would recommend us as a great place to work.
Salary and Benefits
Salary: £13.25-£14.00 (£27,772 - £29,344 full time equivalent salary 40 hours per week all year round).
* 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, Career Development – clear progression pathways, structured training, and mentorship.
* Work-Life Balance – Structured working hours, flexible shift options, and hybrid roles (where applicable).
* Competitive Pay & Benefits – Salaries, bonuses, pensions, and paid leave.
* Award-Winning Family – Recognition, personal growth, and team success.
Recruitment Process
Interviews: Rolling Interviews. Expected Start Date: ASAP. Our process includes:
1. A video interview followed by a face-to-face interview with a stay and play at the nursery.
2. Stay and Play session to observe you working with children.
3. Background checks, References, DBS, Qualification Verification will be carried out in accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy.
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