Room Leader - £1000 Welcome Bonus

Nursery Room Leader

Dicky Birds, Claremont Road
Part of Grandir UK

Salary up to £33,000 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications, with regular pay reviews)

£1,000 Welcome Bonus (Terms and conditions apply )

Join a supportive, child-focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.

Our Dicky Birds Nursery in Claremont Road is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Nursery Room Leader to join our team. You will take a lead role within your room, supporting your team and creating a safe, caring and stimulating environment where children can learn, develop and thrive.

Why You’ll Love Working at Dicky Birds Nursery

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.

What will you be doing

• Lead and support the day-to-day running of your nursery room
• Provide high-quality care, learning and development opportunities for the children
• Plan and deliver engaging activities based around the children's interests and development
• Ensure the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) are met
• Lead, support and motivate your room team
• Build strong and positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• Complete observations, assessments and children's development records
• Support the development of an inclusive and welcoming environment
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety
• Work closely with the Nursery Manager and wider team to ensure the nursery continues to provide high-quality care

What we're looking for

• A recognised Level 3 qualification in Early Years / Childcare
• Previous experience working within an early years setting
• Experience of leading or supporting a nursery room/team
• A good understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding requirements
• A caring, enthusiastic and positive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for children's learning and development

Core Benefits

• £1,000 Welcome Bonus (Terms and conditions apply – participating nurseries only)
• 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

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 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. 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.

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