Nursery Room Leader

jobs24.co.uk; Fulbourn; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate and qualified Room Leader to join their outstanding nursery in Fulbourn. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, ensuring that children receive exceptional care and education tailored to their individual needs. You will be instrumental in creating a nurturing environment, fostering strong relationships with families, and promoting child welfare. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive workplace culture, this is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children while enjoying a rewarding career in early years education.

Benefits

Above industry standard salary

50% discounted childcare for first child

Up to 33 days holiday per year

Access to Smart Health services

Financial support for early wage access

Development programme access

Future Leaders programme

Employee Appreciation events

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Full and Relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years is essential.
• Experience in Early Years settings as a Room Leader or similar is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education.
• Ensure a stimulating learning environment for children.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Safeguarding Knowledge

Relationship Building

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

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

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.

Minimum Requirements:

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.

We are looking for a full-time, Level 3 qualified Room Leader to join our Bright Horizons Fulbourn Nursery. The Nursery is Ofsted rated "Outstanding" and is situated on the Capital Park, CB21 5XG.

The nursery offers on-site parking, is close to Tesco and regular bus routes in and out of Cambridge. It is a purpose-built building with an enclosed meadow.

What we can offer you

1. Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews.
2. Discounted childcare of 50% for first child (Subject to availability - T's and C's apply).
3. Up to 33 days holiday per year, 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.