Nursery Room Leader

Bright Horizons; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Haywards Heath is seeking a Room Leader to mentor and support a team in providing exceptional care and education to children. The position requires fostering strong partnerships with parents and other professionals while promoting child welfare and safety. Candidates should possess a Level 3 Early Years qualification and demonstrate a commitment to inclusive education. A competitive salary ranging from £28,392 to £33,800 is offered, along with generous benefits.

Benefits

Pension

24/7 virtual GP appointments

50% childcare discount

Professional development access

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in an Early Years setting, ideally as a Room Leader or similar.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Enhanced DBS required for children sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team to deliver high-quality care and education.
• Promote child welfare, health and safety.
• Maintain strong partnerships with colleagues and parents.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safeguarding knowledge

Passion for early education

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Overview

Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave

Role

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 to develop and meet their individual milestones. You will promote and ensure child welfare, health and safety, safeguarding, and maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents, and other professionals to meet each child's needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support a team to deliver high-quality care and education for children.
• Promote child welfare, health and safety, and safeguarding in everyday practice.
• Maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents, and other professionals to meet each child’s needs.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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
• We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply; reasonable adjustments available on request. Enhanced DBS required due to sector

About Bright Horizons Rose Cottage

• Nursery - Bright Horizons Rose Cottage Day Nursery and Preschool
• Salary - £28,392 - £33,800 per annum (dependent on qualification/experience)
• Location - Haywards Heath
• We offer a culture driven by HEART principles: Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork
• Large outside area, woodland area with animals, onsite parking, and easy access near the M23

Benefits

• 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 (Subject to T&Cs)
• Childcare discount of 50% for first child
• Enhanced parental leave
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid