Baby Room Leader

Bright Horizons Family Solutions; Ashford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Bright Horizons Acorns BP Day Nursery & Preschool is seeking a Room Leader in TW16 7LN to lead the Baby Room with a passionate team. Salary is £31,241.60 per annum, 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri, permanent role in a supportive setting.

You will mentor staff, ensure child welfare and EYFS compliance, and build strong partnerships with parents to support each child’s milestones.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Experience in an Early Years setting, ideally as Room Leader, Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator or similar.
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, support, and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education, helping each child in the room meet milestones.
• Promote child welfare, health and safety, safeguarding, and maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents, and other professionals.

Education

Early Years qualification (Level 3 or above)

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Acorns BP Day Nursery & PreschoolSalary – £31,241.60 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)Hours - 40 Hours Per Week | Mon-Fri| PermanentLocation – TW16 7LNAre you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.”We’re looking for a Room Leader to join our Acorns BP Day Nursery and lead our fantastic Baby Room!Our BenefitsChildcare discount of 50% for first childEnhanced parental leave20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*PensionFinancial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and moreProfessional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach*Subject to T&CsThe RoleAs a Room Leader, you will lead, mentor, support, and inspire a team to deliver exception care and education, to help all children within the room to develop and meet their individual milestones. You will promote and ensure child welfare, health and safety, and safeguarding, and maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents, and other professionals to meet each child’s needs.What we’re looking forFull and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualificationPrevious experience working within an Early Years setting – ideally as a Room Leader, Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator or similarPassion for creating fun and inclusive learning environmentsStrong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with childrenAbility to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carersAbility to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adultsWe are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.INDCLHBright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!We look forward to receiving your application!