KiddyKare are working with a well-established company who are seeking an experienced and dedicated Room Leader based in Northampton. With a salary up to £28,000 and attractive benefits, this role could be perfect for you!

The ideal candidate

  • Minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Early Years
  • Demonstrating a strong commitment to quality, safety, and child-centred care
  • Great communication and organisational skills

Strong benefits

  • Supportive management alongside career growth
  • 31 days of annual day, including 3 days of annual leave over the Christmas period
  • Wellbeing day
  • Healthcare support
  • Recommend friends and family and be rewarded with a cash bonus
  • Generous discount on childcare 
  • Total 31 days annual leave inc bank holidays (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

What you will be doing

  • Uphold and promote high-quality standards across all areas of the nursery.
  • Guide and support playroom staff in carrying out their daily responsibilities effectively.
  • Organise and allocate staff appropriately to ensure consistent delivery of required standards within each room.
  • Oversee the successful implementation of the key person system, ensuring children are suitably assigned and supported.
  • Ensure all nursery practice and provision remain fully compliant with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
  • Offer clear, professional, and constructive feedback to parents and carers regarding their child’s progress and wellbeing.
  • Actively promote the nursery to existing families and prospective clients to support growth and reputation.
  • Build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships within the staff team.
  • Encourage and ensure that staff foster welcoming, professional partnerships with parents and carers.

Author: Chris Brown

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