At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a caring team, inspire children, and promote high-quality nursery standards.
- Company: Join Dicky Birds, a supportive nursery part of Grandir UK.
- Benefits: Enjoy a £2,000 welcome bonus, flexible hours, and 33 days annual leave.
- Other info: Work in a vibrant environment with excellent transport links and community outings.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in childcare and a passion for nurturing young minds.
The predicted salary is between 33000 - 33000 £ per year.
Join us and receive a £2,000 welcome bonus (Terms and conditions apply). Dicky Birds, Queens Road is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Room Leader. 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 Dicky Birds:
- Part of a welcoming and supportive team who genuinely care about one another.
- 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.
- Big childcare discount.
- £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:
- Our experienced, passionate team nurture children’s wellbeing, confidence, and independence, providing inclusive, tailored care for every child.
- We keep parents involved through the Famly app, termly Parent Evenings, and seasonal family events that celebrate our nursery community.
- Bright, spacious rooms for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, plus two outdoor areas for play and exercise.
- Gardens and outdoor spaces encourage discovery, physical development, and healthy habits.
- Regular trips to parks, libraries, and local shops spark curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
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.
- Dayforce Wallet - gives you the ability to access a portion of your earned pay before your normal payday.
- 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 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.
Room Leader in London employer: Grandir UK
At Grandir UK, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a nurturing work culture that prioritises the growth and development of our Nursery Practitioners. Located in the vibrant community of Leicester, our nursery provides flexible hours and a supportive environment where you can inspire young minds while advancing your career. Join us to make a meaningful impact in children's lives and enjoy the unique advantages of working within a dedicated team focused on professional development.
