Room Leader - £1000 Welcome Bonus

Nursery Room Leader

Dicky Birds Nursery and Preschool, Pelham Road

Part of Grandir UK

Salary up to £34,000 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications with regular pay reviews)

£1,000 Welcome Bonus – Terms and conditions apply

Join a supportive, child-focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.

Our Dicky Birds Nursery and Preschool on Pelham Road in Wimbledon is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Room Leader to join our dedicated team. You will take the lead in your room, supporting your team and creating a safe, stimulating and engaging environment where children can learn, develop and thrive.

Why You’ll Love Working at Dicky Birds Pelham Road

You will be part of a passionate and supportive team committed to providing high-quality care and learning experiences for every child.

Our nursery offers a warm, home-from-home environment with a fantastic outdoor space, including an outdoor reading area, large sandpit and creative areas for painting, construction and messy play.

We also offer Forest School sessions and PE, alongside regular community outings including visits to Wimbledon Common, local libraries and farms.

Location and Travel

Dicky Birds Pelham Road is situated on a quiet residential street, a short walk from Wimbledon High Street and Wimbledon Station, with excellent public transport links and nearby bus routes.

As Room Leader, You Will

• Lead and support the day-to-day running of your room
• Provide guidance, support and leadership to your team
• Ensure the children receive high-quality care, learning and development opportunities
• Plan and deliver engaging activities based on the children's interests and individual needs
• Act as a positive role model for your team
• Support colleagues with their professional development
• Build strong and positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• Take responsibility for ensuring the room meets EYFS requirements
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and safeguarding
• Support observations, assessments and planning
• Work closely with the Nursery Manager and wider management team
• Ensure children are happy, settled and making good progress

What We’re Looking For

• A recognised Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Previous experience working in an early years setting
• Experience of leading or supporting a team would be beneficial
• A good understanding of the EYFS
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A caring, enthusiastic and positive approach
• The ability to build strong relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• A genuine passion for helping children learn and develop

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
• Big childcare discount
• £500 Refer a Friend bonus
• Pension scheme
• Sick pay from day one
• Life assurance
• Great Place to Work environment

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
• 24-hour remote GP appointments
• Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy and alternative therapies
• Recognition, rewards and team celebrations throughout the year
• Tailored in-house training and genuine progression opportunities
• Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy trained teams and Eco Schools accreditation

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role and will be carried out by our approved third-party provider.

We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit. To support our recruitment process, we may use AI-assisted tools for tasks such as application screening and reference checks. All hiring decisions are made by our team.

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