Nursery Room Leader

Bright Horizons; Hartford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused childcare provider in Hartford is seeking a Room Leader to lead, mentor, and support a team in delivering exceptional care and education for children. Applicants should possess a relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification and have prior experience in Early Years settings. The role emphasizes creating inclusive learning environments while ensuring child welfare and safety. Competitive salary starting from £31,512 per annum, alongside various benefits including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Access to virtual GP appointments

Professional development programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Early Years setting, ideally as a Room Leader or similar role.
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team in delivering exceptional care and education.
• Promote child welfare, health, safety, and safeguarding.
• Maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents, and professionals.

Skills

Communication techniques

Understanding of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Child welfare and safeguarding

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Room Leader – Overview

As a Room Leader, you will lead, mentor, support, and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education, to help all children within the room 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.

Qualifications

• 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

Employer Commitment

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.

About the Nursery

We're looking for a Room Leader to join our Little DisCoveries Nursery located in the heart of Cambridge's vibrant Biomedical Campus. Bright Horizons Little Discoveries Day Nursery & Preschool offers early years professionals a modern, purpose-built setting within a brand-new amenities hub. The nursery features spacious rooms tailored to different age groups and staff benefit from access to on-site facilities including a café and gym – creating a truly supportive and balanced working environment. Commuting is easy, with excellent transport links to central Cambridge and surrounding areas, plus the added convenience of being located within a major employment and research hub.

Benefits

• From £31,512 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: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days
• Subject to T&C