Room Leader - Pre-school

Bright Horizons UK; London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate and qualified Room Leader to join their vibrant nursery team in Holland Park, London. This full-time position offers the opportunity to lead and mentor a dedicated team while delivering exceptional care and education to children. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive environment, you’ll play a crucial role in fostering a stimulating and safe learning atmosphere. Join a company that values honesty, excellence, and teamwork, and be part of a community that has been recognized as a Great Place to Work for years. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in children's lives, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Above industry standard salary

50% discounted childcare for first child

Up to 33 days holiday per year

Smart Health access

Financial support for early access to wages

Development programme access

Future Leaders programme

Employee Appreciation events

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Essential Level 3 qualification in Early Years.
• Experience in an Early Years setting, ideally as Room Leader.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education.
• Plan and deliver engaging activities for children's development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Child Development

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Holland Park Day Nursery and Preschool, W11 3BQ

Salary: Starting from £29,845.20 (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Hours: Full time - 40 hours, Monday - Friday

Location: Holland Park, London, W11 3BQ

We are looking for a full time, Level 3 qualified Room Leader to join our Bright Horizons Holland Park Nursery, situated in Holland Park, London. The role is based in our toddler room.

What we can offer you:

• Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
• Discounted childcare of 50% for first child
• Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days
• Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
• Financial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans and a wide variety of discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities and days out
• Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
• Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Third in Charge position
• Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Why Bright Horizons?

We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you’d be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We’ve also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.

Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005, supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year!

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead, mentor and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education
• Ensure the learning environment provides consistent stimulation and engaging activities for the children, across both the indoor and outdoor areas
• Deliver and plan rich learning opportunities and exceptional care, to help all children to develop and meet their individual milestones
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents and/or carers, as well as other professionals, to meet the individual needs of each child
• Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding
• Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment

What we’re looking for:

• Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (essential)
• Previous experience working within an Early Years setting - ideally as a Room Leader, Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator or similar
• Sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children
• Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults

Bright Horizons is committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all 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.

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, please email [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.