Nursery Room leader


Company:	Kids Planet Day Nurseries
Salary:	£32,352
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Oxford, OX2 6QW
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	31 Jul 2026
Closing date:	30 Aug 2026

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Summary

Every child deserves the very best start. That's why we challenge ourselves to raise the standard every day. At Kids Planet, we're committed to creating exceptional environments, supporting brilliant teams and giving every child the opportunity to thrive.

Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we’re passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years.

Join Kids Planet Bradmore Road as a Room Leader!

We’re now looking for a Room Leader to join our team, someone who’s ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.

What we offer our Room Leaders:

• 80% Childcare Discount – T&Cs apply

• Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day!

• Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform.

• Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters.

• Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round.

• Long service awards to celebrate your commitment.

• Take the day off on your birthday, it’s all about you!

• Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance.

• Friendly central support team always on hand to help.

Why Kids Planet Bradmore Road?

• Small nursery with established team

• Close to local parks for outdoor adventures

• Ofsted Outstanding nursery

• Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26

• Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025

• Crowned NMT’s Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running

How you’ll make a difference as a Room Leader:

• By leading and managing a room within the nursery, ensuring high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS.

• Through supporting and guiding the team, fostering a positive, collaborative environment and promoting professional development.

• Through building strong relationships with children and families, ensuring each child’s individual needs are met and their learning is supported.

What a Room Leader needs:

• Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification.

• Excellent understanding of EYFS.

• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.

• Leadership experience desirable.

Sound like the place for you?

Apply today to join Kids Planet Bradmore Road.

We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role.

We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish!

Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.

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