Nursery Room Leader

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

From £32,864 per annum

Childcare discount of 50% for first 1

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave, plus bank hols +

Ability to purchase additional leave

Pension

24/7 virtual GP + early wage access

Careers coach and development programs

40 hours over 4 or 5 days

Job summary

Bright Horizons Heron Quays Day Nursery & Preschool is seeking a Room Leader in Canary Wharf, London. You will lead a team to deliver exceptional care and education, ensure safeguarding, and build strong partnerships with parents and professionals to support each child’s milestones.

The role requires a Level 3+ Early Years qualification, EYFS knowledge, and an ability to engage with children and families in a supportive, inclusive setting.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with colleagues and parents/carers.
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, support and inspire a team to deliver high-quality care and education.
• Promote child welfare, health and safety, and safeguarding in the room.
• Maintain strong partnerships with parents, carers and professionals to meet each child’s needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

EYFS knowledge

Parent partnership

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Heron Quays Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – From £32,864 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Canary Wharf, London

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 looking for a Room Leader to join our Heron Quays nursery. Nestled in the heart of Canary Wharf, Bright Horizons Heron Quays Day Nursery & Preschool offers early years professionals a purpose-built, spacious setting designed to nurture both children and staff. With five age-specific rooms, a beautiful garden and an adventure play area, the nursery provides a warm and inclusive environment where educators can thrive. Commuting is easy, with Heron Quays DLR and Canary Wharf Underground stations just a short walk away.

Our Benefits

• From £32,864 per annum
• Childcare discount of 50% for first child
• Enhanced parental leave
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*
• Pension
• Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
• Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach
• Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days
• Subject to T&Cs

The Role

As 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 For

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
• Previous experience working within an Early Years setting – ideally as a Room Leader, Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator or similar
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carers
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults

Bright 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.