Nursery Room Leader | £2000 Welcome Bonus

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 29,577 - 36,150; Full time

Job summary

Bright Horizons Little DISCoveries Day Nursery & Preschool in Cambridge is seeking a Room Leader/Room Manager to join our warm, purpose-built setting on the Biomedical Campus. You will lead and mentor a team to deliver exceptional care and early education, ensuring EYFS standards and safeguarding, while building strong partnerships with parents and professionals.

This role offers a clear progression path for those looking to advance their Early Years career, with supportive leadership and a

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Experience in an Early Years setting, ideally as Room Leader/Room Manager.
• Understanding of EYFS and safeguarding requirements.
• Ability to build trust with colleagues and parents.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and inspire a team to deliver high-quality early years care and education.
• Ensure child welfare, health and safety and safeguarding.
• Build strong partnerships with parents, carers and professionals.

Skills

Communication skills

Partnerships with parents

Safeguarding knowledge

Team leadership

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Little DISCoveries Day Nursery & Pre-School

Salary – From £32,864.00 per annum

Location – Cambridge

We’re looking for a Room Leader/Room Manager to join our Little DISCoveries Nursery which is located in the heart of Cambridge’s vibrant Biomedical Campus. This role would be suitable for someone who is experienced in the role or looking for the next step on the Early Years career ladder.

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.

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, Room Manager, 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.

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

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We look forward to receiving your application!

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