Nursery Team/Room Leader

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 The Chris Abell as a Deputy Room Leader! We're now looking for a Deputy Room Leader to join our team, someone who's ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive. Why Kids Planet The Chris Abell? ~ Set within the grounds of the University of Cambridge ~ Brand new purpose-built modern building. ~ Ofsted Outstanding ~ Ranked UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025 ~80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply What we offer our Deputy Room Leaders: 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. How you'll make a difference as a Deputy Room Leader: By working closely with the Room Leader to guide and support teams in delivering high-quality care and learning experiences, ensuring all activities align with the EYFS framework. Through assisting teams in planning, preparing, and implementing engaging activities that promote children's learning, curiosity, and development. By building and maintaining strong, positive relationships with children and families, creating a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment where every child feels valued and encouraged to thrive. What a Deputy Room Leader needs: Must be at least Level 2 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification. Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children. Apply today to join Kids Planet The Chris Abell. 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.