Nursery Room Leader

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Nursery Room Leader at a newly opened nursery in Cambridge. This role is perfect for those passionate about early childhood education and looking to inspire a team while providing exceptional care. You will be responsible for creating a stimulating learning environment, ensuring child welfare, and building strong relationships with parents and colleagues. Join a forward-thinking organization that values its staff and offers a supportive environment, competitive salary, and generous perks including discounted childcare and flexible working options. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in children's lives, this is the role for you!

Benefits

Above industry standard salary

50% discounted childcare

Up to 33 days holiday

Smart Health access

Financial support options

Development programme access

Future Leaders programme

Employee Appreciation events

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Experience as a Room Leader or similar in Early Years settings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education.
• Plan engaging activities for children's development and milestones.
• Ensure child welfare, protection, and a safe environment.

Skills

Early Years qualification

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication techniques

Team leadership

Child welfare and protection

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Little DISCoveries Nursery and Preschool
Salary: From £29,846 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Location: Cambridge

We have a very exciting opportunity for a full-time, level 3+ qualified Nursery Room Leader to join our Bright Horizons Little DISCoveries Nursery and Preschool, which has recently opened!

The nursery is a 126 place setting and forms part of a brand new amenities building. The building also has a gym and café (both of which will be available to Bright Horizons colleagues working in the nursery).

Children will have access to 8 age-appropriate rooms, all of which open onto a courtyard garden, plus a separate wellness garden and a multi-function room equipped with multi-media technology.

What we can offer you

1. Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
2. Discounted childcare of 50% for first child (T&Cs apply)
3. Up to 33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), with the option to buy additional days
4. Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
5. 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
6. Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
7. Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Third in Charge position
8. Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’s
9. 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 - as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.

What you’ll be doing

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

What we’re looking for

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

Bright Horizons are 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.

About Us

At Bright Horizons, our culture is built on our commitment to Keeping Everyone Safe and providing world-class care and education, delivered by a world-class workforce. We believe our people’s potential is endless and with this in mind, we aspire to create an environment where our colleagues can thrive and accomplish the things they thought impossible.

Bright Horizons has been recognised as a Great Place to Work by our employees and the Great Place to Work Institute for the last 13 years. We care passionately about what we do, and our HEART values and principles help us support one another in the work that we do each day.