Room Leader

Grandir UK Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare organization in Northampton seeks an experienced Early Years Educator to take on leadership responsibilities in a thriving nursery environment. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Years and will work closely with staff and parents to promote exceptional childcare standards. Join a team recognized as a Great Place To Work and enjoy benefits like 31 days annual leave, remote GP appointments, and more.

Benefits

Cash bonus for referrals

31 days annual leave

Wellbeing Day

Employee benefits portal

24/7 remote GP appointments

Cashback on medical procedures

'Thank you' initiative in May

Great Place To Work certification

Qualifications

• Level 3 or above qualification in Early Years.
• Experience in a nursery setting promoting quality standards.
• Ability to supervise and support playroom staff.

Responsibilities

• Promote high standards of quality within the nursery.
• Support and supervise playroom staff with daily duties.
• Deploy staff appropriately to ensure standards are met.
• Implement the nursery keycarer procedures effectively.
• Provide relevant feedback to parents regarding their child.
• Develop relationships with staff and parents.

Skills

Level 3 or above in Early Years

Childcare experience

Team leadership

Job description

Posted Tuesday 25 November 2025 at 06:00

Early Years Educator / Room Leader

Our Grange Park Kiddi Caru Day Nursery in Northampton, part of Grandir UK, is currently looking for a Early Years Educator with Level 3 or above in Early Years to join our team. You’ll be working hard to care for, support, share a story or two, and have fun to meet the needs of our children.

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.

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.

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