Room Leader

Grandir UK Limited; City of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in the City of London is seeking a Room Leader to join their management team. The successful candidate will lead nursery staff, promote high standards of care, and ensure the implementation of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements. Candidates should have strong leadership and communication skills along with a commitment to safeguarding children. This role offers great benefits and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Cash bonus for referrals

31 days annual leave

Wellbeing Day

Discounts at online stores

24/7 remote GP appointments

Cash back on medical procedures

Certification as a Great Place To Work

Qualifications

• Experience in a nursery or childcare setting.
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) principles.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery.
• Support and supervise playroom staff with duties.
• Ensure effective implementation of nursery procedures.
• Provide professional feedback to parents about their child.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Understanding of EYFS

Job description

Job Description

Posted Tuesday 25 November 2025 at 06:00

Dicky Birds Day Nursery in Pepys Road, 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

• Recommend friends and family to work for us and be rewarded with a cash bonus
• Total 31 days annual leave (inc bank holidays for 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.

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.