Room Leader
Job description
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Room Leader
Key Information
Location: Tring, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Hertfordshire HP23 6HA
Contract Type: Full-time
Contract Length: Permanent
Salary: £13.78 - £14.25 (£28,882.88 - £29,868.00 full time equivalent salary 40 hours per week all year round)
Benefits: Birthday Off, 6 fully paid sick days, Cashback Healthcare Plan, Retail Discounts, Recognition & Reward, 50 % Childcare Discount, 24/7 Virtual GP Access, 24/7 Counselling Support, Discounted gym Membership, Personal Financial Advisor Access, Pension Discovery, Learning platform Access
Join the Kindred Family – A Place to Grow, Thrive, and Make a Difference
Are you passionate about early years education, supporting children's development and leading a team? At Kindred, we believe work should be more than just a job – it should be a place where you feel valued, supported, and inspired every day.
Due to a new opportunity, we’re excited to welcome a Room Leader to our friendly and dedicated team in Tring, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom . Whether you’re just starting out or looking for your next professional step, this role offers the chance to be part of a warm, inclusive environment where 91.71% of our team would recommend us as a great place to work.
What You’ll Need
Essential:
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organisational ability and attention to detail
Provide outstanding customer service
Have good time management, meeting deadlines
Hold a full and relevant Early Years Level 3 Childcare Qualification or higher
Desirable:
Previous experience of leading a team
Current paediatric first aid certificate
Safeguarding and child protection training (although full training will be given)
Current food hygiene certificate
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Room Leader, you will:
To support the Manager and fellow Room Leaders to ensure the highest standards of Early Years care and education across the setting
To maintain an organised, safe and stimulating room environment
To keep accurate records and ensure procedures are followed within the room
To help build and maintain a reputation as the setting of choice in the area for both children and employees
To model and monitor best practice in accordance with regulatory guidelines
To support and inspire your team of practitioners
To aid with the induction of new team members, welcoming them into the Kindred family
Why Join Kindred?
At Kindred, we’re more than a nursery group – we’re a family.
Supportive Culture – Our nurseries are built on strong relationships, teamwork, and a genuine sense of belonging.
Career Development – Whether you're an apprentice or a seasoned professional, we offer clear progression pathways, structured training, and mentorship.
Work-Life Balance – Enjoy structured working hours, flexible shift options, and hybrid roles (where applicable).
Competitive Pay & Benefits – We regularly benchmark our salaries and offer generous benefits including bonuses, pensions, and paid leave.
Award-Winning Family – Join a company that values recognition, personal growth, and team success.
Our Recruitment Process
Interviews: Rolling Interviews
Expected Start Date: ASAP
Our process includes:
- A video interview followed by a face-to-face interview with a stay and play at the nursery
- ‘Stay and Play’ session to observe you working with children *fully supervised
- Background checks, References, DBS, Qualification Verification will be carried out in accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy
Ready to Start Your Kindred Journey?
To apply for the Room Leader position with us, please click the "Quick Apply" button and submit your CV and a short cover letter explaining your interest in the role.
We aim to respond to all applicants within 2–5 working days. Thank you for considering a career with Kindred!
As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced DBS check
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⭐ Highlight your Early Years Level 3 qualification prominently as this is essential for the Room Leader position
📊 Quantify your team leadership experience: "Led team of 4 practitioners, maintaining 98% parent satisfaction"
🌐 Emphasise your EYFS knowledge and regulatory compliance experience as the role requires maintaining highest standards
🎯 Showcase your record-keeping abilities and organisational skills as accurate documentation is crucial
🤝 Mention any experience with staff induction or mentoring as you'll be welcoming new team members
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- •Led team of 5 early years practitioners in implementing EYFS framework, achieving Outstanding Ofsted rating across all 7 areas of learning
- •Maintained accurate observation records for 24 children aged 2-4 years, supporting 100% successful transitions to reception class
- •Delivered safeguarding training to 8 new staff members, ensuring full compliance with child protection procedures within 2-week induction period
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Kindred Nurseries' commitment to creating a supportive family environment where 91.71% of staff would recommend it as a workplace immediately caught my attention for the Room Leader position in Tring. My Early Years Level 3 qualification and experience in EYFS implementation align perfectly with your requirement for maintaining the highest standards of early years care and education.
My background in early years education has equipped me with the organisational skills and attention to detail essential for accurate record keeping and regulatory compliance. I have experience leading practitioner teams, supporting staff development, and creating stimulating learning environments that promote children's development whilst maintaining strong parent partnerships.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you implement the EYFS framework in daily practice?
- ›Describe your approach to observation and assessment of children's development
- ›How do you ensure safeguarding procedures are followed in your room?
- ›What strategies do you use for effective record keeping and documentation?
- ›How would you handle a child protection concern?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to lead a team through a challenging situation
- ›Describe a situation where you had to manage conflicting priorities in a busy nursery environment
- ›Give an example of how you've built positive relationships with parents
- ›Tell me about a time you had to mentor or support a new team member
- ›Describe how you've contributed to creating a positive learning environment
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you had to lead a team through a challenging situation
Describe a situation where you had to manage conflicting priorities in a busy nursery environment