Baby Room Leader

MP Training and Recruitment; Egham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery in Egham is seeking a Room Leader to inspire and support a team in delivering exceptional care and education. The role involves promoting children's development and building strong partnerships with parents and professionals. The nursery offers a supportive environment with numerous benefits, including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for the first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP

Access to professional development programs

Qualifications

• Experience in an Early Years setting, ideally as a Room Leader.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support a team to deliver exceptional care.
• Build strong partnerships with colleagues, parents, and professionals.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Englefield Green Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting from: £29,952.00 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Hours- Full Time, 40 hours

Are 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 seeking a Room Leader for our baby room. Our 72-place setting is Ofsted rated 'Good' and features well-resourced rooms with direct access to large gardens and outdoor play areas, supporting outdoor learning in all weather. Located on the Royal Holloway University grounds, the nursery offers free onsite parking, nearby shops, and is a short drive from Egham town centre.

• Childcare discount of 50% for the first child
• Enhanced parental leave
• 20 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure, with options to purchase additional leave*
• Pension scheme
• Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP, early wage access, and more
• Access to professional development programs at all career stages, including a careers coach

*Terms and conditions apply.

The Role

As a Room Leader, you will lead, mentor, support, and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education. You will support children's development, promote welfare, health, safety, and safeguarding, and build strong partnerships with colleagues, parents, and professionals to meet each child's needs.

What we’re looking for

• Level 3 or higher Early Years qualification
• Experience in an Early Years setting, ideally as a Room Leader, Nursery Nurse, Practitioner, or Educator
• Passion for creating fun, inclusive learning environments
• Strong understanding of the EYFS
• Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and legislative requirements
• Ability to build trust and effective partnerships with colleagues and parents
• Excellent communication skills with children and adults

We are an inclusive employer welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered. All roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

If you want to make a difference with a company voted a Great Place to Work annually since 2006, apply today!

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About Us

Bright Horizons is committed to safety and providing world-class care and education through a dedicated workforce. Our culture, built on our HEART values, fosters professionalism, growth, and diversity. We invest in our people’s development through ongoing training and leadership programs, ensuring they feel valued and supported.

We celebrate our employees’ achievements through various recognition initiatives, including our 'Employee Appreciation Month' and annual 'Awards of Excellence'. We believe in expressing gratitude and fostering a positive work environment.

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