We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Room Leader to join a leading nursery provider. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and inspire a team in a nurturing, educational environment, where you will make a significant impact on young children’s development.

About the Role:
As a Room Leader, you will oversee the delivery of age-appropriate activities and curriculum, ensuring the children in your care receive a stimulating, supportive, and inclusive learning experience. You will guide and support a team of practitioners, ensuring high standards of care and learning are achieved across the nursery. Your leadership will foster a positive environment for both the children and your team, ensuring that every child’s progress is tracked and communicated with parents.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the planning and execution of educational activities, tailored to the children’s age and developmental stage.
Create and maintain a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
Foster a high-performing team through supportive leadership and collaboration.
Ensure children’s development and wellbeing are nurtured, tracking their progress and sharing updates with parents.
Take on the role of Key Person, attending to the holistic development and personal care needs of the children in your care.
Uphold health and safety standards to maintain a clean, safe, and secure environment for all.

Ideal Candidate:

Hold a Level 3 qualification or above in early years education.
Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory experience (ideally as a Room Leader, Nursery Manager, or Senior Practitioner).
Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
Passionate about supporting children’s development and building positive relationships with families.

Additional Benefits:

Competitive salary and ongoing professional development opportunities.
Generous holiday allowance and flexible working patterns.
Access to an extensive benefits and wellbeing platform, offering discounts on retailers, wellness resources, and more.
Supportive team and career progression opportunities in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and experienced early years practitioner to take the next step in their career and contribute to the development of young learners in a vibrant, supportive nursery setting.

If you're ready to make a positive impact on young children’s lives, apply today!

Room Leader

Are you an experienced Early Years professional with a passion for nurturing children and leading a dynamic team? KiddyKare are working with a well-established nursery seeking a dedicated Room Leader in Reading to make a real difference every day!

What’s in it for you?
✅ Generous salary & career growth opportunities
✅ 31 days annual leave (including 3 over Christmas)
✅ Wellbeing day to recharge
✅ Healthcare support

Your Impact:

Lead your playroom team to deliver outstanding childcare
Ensure every child has enriching, age-appropriate experiences
Support staff development through guidance, training, and feedback
Maintain high standards in line with the EYFS
Build strong relationships with parents and carers

We’re looking for someone who:

Holds a Level 3 Early Years qualification (minimum)
Has a strong commitment to child-centred care and safety
Possesses excellent communication and organisational skills
Thrives in a supportive, team-focused environment

If you love inspiring children, leading a passionate team, and being part of a nursery that values quality care, this role is perfect for you!

Apply today and shape the future of our little learners!

Room Leader

We’re looking for a confident and motivated Room Leader to join our warm, welcoming nursery team and lead high-quality practice within one of our rooms.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive, child-centred environment where wellbeing, learning, and development are always the priority.

Your Role

Lead the day-to-day running of your room, ensuring outstanding care and education
Deliver and embed high-quality practice in line with the EYFS framework
Plan, implement, and oversee engaging, age-appropriate activities
Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment
Observe, assess, and track children’s development accurately
Act as a key person and support other key persons within the room
Build strong, positive relationships with children, parents, and carers
Support, mentor, and guide room staff to maintain excellent standards
Work closely with senior leaders to drive continuous improvement
Ensure safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery policies are followed at all times

Safeguarding Responsibilities

Promote and uphold a strong safeguarding culture within the nursery
Recognise, respond to, and report safeguarding concerns appropriately
Follow child protection and online safety procedures
Maintain accurate and confidential records in line with GDPR
Work in partnership with senior staff to ensure children’s welfare is always prioritised

The Ideal Candidate

Level 3 Early Years Qualification (essential)
Previous experience in an early years setting, ideally in a senior or leadership role
Strong knowledge and understanding of the EYFS
Sound knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
Paediatric First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain)
A caring, professional, and proactive approach
Confident leadership, communication, and team-building skills
A genuine passion for early childhood education

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Supportive and friendly team environment
Clear pathways for career progression
The chance to make a real difference in children’s lives every day

Room Leader

Room Leader – Full-Time Position
Location: Sunningdale
Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 per year (dependent on experience)

KiddyKare is looking for an experienced and motivated Room Leader to join a welcoming nursery team in Sunningdale.

This role offers a competitive salary, genuine progression opportunities, and the chance to further develop your leadership skills within a supportive childcare setting.

Benefits:

Clear promotion pathways
Ongoing training and professional development
Free uniform

Roles and Responsibilities:

Lead and manage a designated room, ensuring high standards of care and education
Support, mentor, and inspire room staff
Oversee planning and delivery of engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS
Monitor children’s development and ensure accurate observations and assessments
Maintain a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment
Build strong partnerships with parents and carers
Ensure safeguarding and nursery policies are consistently upheld

Ideal Candidate:

Holds a full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification (or above)
Strong knowledge of Safeguarding and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Previous experience working in an early years setting
Experience leading a room or supporting team members (desirable)
Paediatric First Aid and Food Hygiene (desirable but not essential)

If you’re a passionate early years professional ready to step into (or continue in) a leadership role, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and one of our consultants will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.

Room Leader

KiddyKare are looking for an experienced Room Leader for a lovely privately owned nursery located in Pinner. The nursery is set with beautiful views and lots of outdoor space.

Working 40 hours per week between the hours of 7:30 and 6pm with a salary of up to £33,500.

What they have to offer:

28 days holiday per year including 5 days at Easter, 5 days at Christmas, bank holidays and the remaining to take in your own time
One extra day’s holiday per year increasing with each year of service
Additional days holiday for your birthday! If your birthday falls on a weekend, a day around the weekend will be given.
Employee of the month rewards
Christmas Bonus
Three paid staff inset days per year
In house training and opportunities to complete further courses and qualifications.
Complimentary team building activities and staff events
Staff childcare discount

What your day would include as a Room Leader:

Leading a team, encouraging and raising practice daily.
Managing and overseeing the daily running of the nursery alongside the management team.
Staff delegation and deployment to ensure all rooms are working within the adult to child ratios.
Oversee display boards and the setting up of a stimulating, warm environment prepared for the children including the garden in accordance with the 7 areas of learning.
Mentoring and training staff.
Creating children's health care plans.

The Ideal Room Leader candidate would have;

Previous experience as a Room Leader
Full and relevant qualification
Strong & solid understanding of the EYFS
Advanced knowledge of safeguarding

Room Leader

Job Title: Room Leader – Nursery Setting

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Room Leader to join a leading nursery provider in the Oxford. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and inspire a team in a nurturing, educational environment, where you will make a significant impact on young children’s development.

About the Role:
As a Room Leader, you will oversee the delivery of age-appropriate activities and curriculum, ensuring the children in your care receive a stimulating, supportive, and inclusive learning experience. You will guide and support a team of practitioners, ensuring high standards of care and learning are achieved across the nursery. Your leadership will foster a positive environment for both the children and your team, ensuring that every child’s progress is tracked and communicated with parents.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the planning and execution of educational activities, tailored to the children’s age and developmental stage.
Create and maintain a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
Foster a high-performing team through supportive leadership and collaboration.
Ensure children’s development and wellbeing are nurtured, tracking their progress and sharing updates with parents.
Take on the role of Key Person, attending to the holistic development and personal care needs of the children in your care.
Uphold health and safety standards to maintain a clean, safe, and secure environment for all.

Ideal Candidate:

Hold a Level 3 qualification or above in early years education.
Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory experience (ideally as a Room Leader, Nursery Manager, or Senior Practitioner).
Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
Passionate about supporting children’s development and building positive relationships with families.

Additional Benefits:

Competitive salary and ongoing professional development opportunities.
Generous holiday allowance and flexible working patterns.
Access to an extensive benefits and wellbeing platform, offering discounts on retailers, wellness resources, and more.
Supportive team and career progression opportunities in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and experienced early years practitioner to take the next step in their career and contribute to the development of young learners in a vibrant, supportive nursery setting.

If you're ready to make a positive impact on young children’s lives, apply today!

Room Leader

KiddyKare are looking for an experienced Room Leader to join a small chain of nurseries on the out skirts of Reading.

The nursery is situated amongst natural green spaces that allows us to regularly take our learning outdoors.

Enjoy peaceful views and strolls around the local farmland as you come on one of the most important journeys in life: the learning and growth of young children.

Company Benefits:

Excellent rates of pay
Sick Pay
Free Parking
Wellness programme
Shopping discounts
Staff socials
Heavily discounted childcare.
Private medical health care after 2 years
Additional annual leave after 2 years with the company.

The position is Monday-Friday 42.5 hours a week with shifts varying between 7.30am – 6.00pm.

Key Elements of your role:

•To supervise the day-to-day management of your room, leading the staff within your area training them and encouraging their personal development to thrive

• To enrich the lives of the children within our care, ensuring the needs of all children are met and their learning and development thrives with stimulating activities and experiences

• To be ahead of the game in organisation for new starters, leavers, site events both child and staff related

• Be fully aware of all regulations set out by OFSTED, the government and local authority so you are fully aware of all obligations. Ensure your team always follow these.

• To work as part of a team and participate doing your role to your full potential every day at work.

Person Specification:

NVQ 3 or above childcare qualification
Experience in a leadership role

As stated in the EYFS, a good standard of written and spoken English. Also able to read and understand English such as to follow instructions or interpret a policy
In depth knowledge of safeguarding children and child protection and appropriate protocol
Evidence of ongoing professional development including childcare specific training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Room Leader

We’re looking for a confident and motivated Room Leader to join our warm, welcoming nursery team and lead high-quality practice within one of our rooms.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive, child-centred environment where wellbeing, learning, and development are always the priority.

Your Role

Lead the day-to-day running of your room, ensuring outstanding care and education
Deliver and embed high-quality practice in line with the EYFS framework
Plan, implement, and oversee engaging, age-appropriate activities
Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment
Observe, assess, and track children’s development accurately
Act as a key person and support other key persons within the room
Build strong, positive relationships with children, parents, and carers
Support, mentor, and guide room staff to maintain excellent standards
Work closely with senior leaders to drive continuous improvement
Ensure safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery policies are followed at all times

Safeguarding Responsibilities

Promote and uphold a strong safeguarding culture within the nursery
Recognise, respond to, and report safeguarding concerns appropriately
Follow child protection and online safety procedures
Maintain accurate and confidential records in line with GDPR
Work in partnership with senior staff to ensure children’s welfare is always prioritised

The Ideal Candidate

Level 3 Early Years Qualification (essential)
Previous experience in an early years setting, ideally in a senior or leadership role
Strong knowledge and understanding of the EYFS
Sound knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
Paediatric First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain)
A caring, professional, and proactive approach
Confident leadership, communication, and team-building skills
A genuine passion for early childhood education

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Supportive and friendly team environment
Clear pathways for career progression
The chance to make a real difference in children’s lives every day

Flexible Nursery Practitioner

Qualified Nursery Practitioners Needed – Flexible Work with KiddyKare!

KiddyKare is currently recruiting Level 2, Level 3 and above qualified childcare practitioners to work on a flexible, temporary basis across a range of nurseries and schools.

If you’re passionate about childcare and want flexibility around your schedule, we’d love to hear from you!

💷 Earn up to £16 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience)

Is this role right for you?

• Looking for flexible working days?
• Want a role that fits around other commitments?
• Passionate about supporting children’s learning and development?

Your Role as a Flexible Nursery Practitioner

• Work the hours that suit you – up to 45 hours per week available
• Most nurseries operate Monday–Friday, 8am–6pm
• Flexible shift patterns available, for example:
• 8am–6pm
• 9am–6pm
• 8am–5pm

What KiddyKare Offers

✨ Competitive hourly pay for qualified practitioners
✨ Weekly pay with easy payslip access
✨ Opportunity to gain experience in a variety of nursery settings
✨ Temp of the Month rewards
✨ Opportunities to secure permanent nursery roles
✨ Complete flexibility to choose when you work

What We’re Looking For

• Level 2, Level 3 or higher childcare qualification
• Reliable with excellent timekeeping
• A UK childcare reference
• Ability to travel to different nursery locations
• Creative, proactive and able to use your initiative
• Friendly, enthusiastic and passionate about childcare
• Ability to follow instructions and work well within a team

How You’ll Be Paid

Unlike some agencies, KiddyKare does not use umbrella companies. We manage employer pension contributions, income tax, and National Insurance directly.

This means the hourly rate you are offered is what you receive, minus standard government deductions, in line with HMRC guidelines.

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