Room Leader

Grandir UK Limited; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Basingstoke is seeking a Room Leader to join their management team. In this role, you will lead staff, ensure high-quality standards of care, and promote a positive environment for children. The ideal candidate will have previous experience and an understanding of EYFS requirements. This position includes attractive benefits such as annual leave, employee perks, and a commitment to employee welfare.

Benefits

Cash bonus for referrals

31 days annual leave including bank holidays

Wellbeing Day off

Employee benefits portal with discounts

24/7 remote GP appointments

Cash back on medical procedures

Great Place To Work certification

Qualifications

• Experience in a nursery or childcare environment.
• Strong understanding of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery.
• Support and supervise playroom staff.
• Deploy staff appropriately to meet standards.
• Implement keycarer procedures effectively.
• Provide feedback to parents about their child.
• Develop positive relationships with staff and families.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Education

Qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

Job Description

Posted Tuesday 25 November 2025 at 06:00

Our Spencers WoodDay Nursery in Reading, part of Grandir UK, is currently looking for a Room Leader to work as part of the management team. You’ll provide professional leadership to all staff members and maintain the highest standards of care and education.

Benefits

Join us and enjoy a host of attractive benefits including:

• Recommend friends and family to work for us and be rewarded with a cash bonus
• Total 31 days annual leave inc bank hol (FTE) – Includes an extra 3 days annual leave over the Christmas period
• ‘Wellbeing Day’ – an extra day off just for you
• Access to an employee benefits portal, which includes discounts at 100’s of online high street stores, turning points into cash
• 24/7 remote GP appointments
• Claim cash back on medical procedures such as dental care and physiotherapy
• 'May I say thank you' for the month of May to appreciate the hard work and dedication of staff teams
• Working for a business that has received Great Place To Work certification, putting people at the core of what we do

What will you 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 meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Provide professional, relevant feedback to parents/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

We are delighted to announce our official certification as a Great Place To Work, reflecting our commitment to creating a positive and thriving environment for our employees. This accreditation aligns with our overarching mission to deliver high-quality childcare and education, fostering the growth of children into happy, smart, and healthy individuals. Placing children and families at the core of our efforts, we acknowledge that our dedicated teams play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional education and care.

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and select staff on merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief.