Room Leader (Baby room)
Our Anerley Day Nursery in Anerley is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Room Leader to play a key role in caring for, supporting and inspiring our children, encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive every day.
Salary (£14.40-£15.00)
Depending on experience and qualifications with regular pay reviews.
Why You’ll Love Working at Anerley
Be part of a welcoming and supportive team who genuinely care about one another. We create a positive working environment where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to grow.
Core Benefits
- 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period
- Christmas and New Year shutdown
- Flexible working options available
- Big childcare discount
- £500 refer a friend bonus
- Company pension scheme with employer contributions
- Statutory Sick Pay from day 1
- Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65
- Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues
About Our Nursery
We have four spacious playrooms: Nurturers for our babies, Adventurers and Explorers for younger and older toddlers, and Leaders for preschool focusing on school readiness. A lovely courtyard garden is divided into three sections with canopies and shelters, allowing children to enjoy the space year‑round. We provide exceptional Early Years childcare for children from 3 months to 5 years, with a fun, energetic and loving environment that nurtures each child’s holistic development. Proud to hold a ‘Good’ Ofsted Rating.
Our location
Schoolkeepers House, next door to Anerley Town Hall and Business Centre, with off‑street parking. Anerley Train Station is across the road and Anerley Bus Station is only a 2‑3 minute walk away, making our setting easily accessible for families in the nearby London area.
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 standards are delivered and maintained within the rooms
- Ensure effective implementation of the nursery keycarer procedures and allocate children to keycarers appropriately
- Ensure that practice and provision meet 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
Enhanced Family And Wellbeing Benefits
- Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100 % for the first 12 weeks
- Paternity leave paid at 100 % for 4 weeks
- Parental bereavement leave up to 4 weeks paid
- Compassionate leave up to 2 weeks paid
- Miscarriage leave up to 2 weeks paid
- Wellbeing Day – an extra day off just for you
- The Grand Event – up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after 2 years’ service
Even More Benefits
- Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts including ASOS, gym memberships, cinema, M and S and major supermarkets
- 24‑hour remote GP appointments
- Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy and alternative therapies
- Recognition, rewards and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams
- Tailored in‑house training and genuine progression opportunities
- Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy trained teams and Eco Schools accreditation
Safeguarding
Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit.
Recruitment Process
To support our recruitment process, we may use AI‑assisted tools for tasks such as application screening and reference checks. These tools help us manage applications efficiently, and all hiring decisions are made by our team.
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