Room Leader

Room Leader – Kindred

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.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintain an organised, safe and stimulating room environment.
• Keep accurate records and ensure procedures are followed.
• Help build and maintain a reputation as the setting of choice.
• Model best practice in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Support and inspire the team of practitioners.
• Aid induction of new team members, welcoming them into the Kindred family.

Qualifications and Skills

• Full and relevant Early Years Level 3 Childcare Qualification or higher.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational ability and attention to detail.
• Outstanding customer service and time management.
• Current paediatric first aid certificate.
• Safeguarding and child protection training (full training will be given).
• Current food hygiene certificate.

• Desirable: Previous experience of leading a team.

Benefits and Development

Competitive pay and generous benefits including bonuses, pensions, and paid leave.

Structured working hours with flexible shift options, hybrid roles where applicable.

Clear progression pathways, structured training, and mentorship.

Our award‑winning family values recognition, personal growth, and team success.

Recruitment Process

Our process includes:

1. 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. Fully supervised background checks, references, DBS, qualification verification carried out in accordance with our safer recruitment policy.

Expected start date: ASAP.