Baby Room Leader

Bright Horizons Family Solutions; Woking; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount (50%)

Enhanced parental leave

30 days? annual leave incl. bank?

Pension and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Bright Horizons Teddies Woking is seeking a Room Leader to supervise and develop a team delivering high-quality care and education for children in Woking. The role requires a level 3 (or higher) Early Years qualification and strong EYFS safeguarding knowledge.

You will foster partnerships with families and professionals while promoting safety and development. We offer competitive pay (£30,804.80–£36,587.20 per annum), a friendly, supportive environment, and benefits including childcare discount,

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Experience in an Early Years setting, ideally as a Room Leader or similar.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding requirements.
• Ability to build trust with staff, children, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, support and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education.
• Promote child welfare, health and safety, and safeguarding within the room.
• Maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents and other professionals to meet each child's needs.

Skills

Room Leader

EYFS knowledge

Communication

Leadership

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Teddies Woking Day Nursery and Pre SchoolSalary – £30,804.80 - £36,587.20 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)Location – WokingAre 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 Teddies Woking nursery,situated in Woking and is located within a 5 minute walk from the town centre which provides excellent transport links using both trains and buses. This nursery is in a local area we have the town centre with lots of coffee shops and also a lovely park which is close enough to allow staff the opportunity to make the most of their breaks. We also have the local village of Horsell just a 5 minute drive away.The nursery is located in a converted house giving this a warm and homely feel for the children and staff alike. We have a lovely large spacious garden allowing you to extend the learning and maximise the opportunity to use the space and nature area, for staff with a love of outside play.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 adultsBright 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. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!INDHPBright 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!