Nursery Room Leader (Toddler Room)

Bright Horizons; London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Beckenham is seeking a Nursery Room Leader to inspire and support a team while delivering exceptional care to children. Candidates should have a Level 3 Early Years qualification and previous experience in a similar role. Benefits include a salary from £31,512 per annum, childcare discounts, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Early Years setting, ideally as a Room Leader.
• Knowledge of legislative requirements for working with children.
• Experience mentoring and supporting a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire the team to deliver exceptional care.
• Promote child welfare, health, and safety.
• Maintain strong partnerships with parents and professionals.

Skills

Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments

Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships

Strong knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection

Effective communication skills

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery Room Leader (Toddler Room), Beckenham

Client:

Bright Horizons

Location:

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

Nursery – Bright Horizons Beckenham Day Nursery & Pre-School

Salary – From £31,512 per annum

Location – BR3 4AD

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 Beckenham Nursery which is conveniently located within walking distance from Elmers End Station and is accessible via various local bus routes.

• 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

*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

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!

INDLEH

We look forward to receiving your application!

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Created on 12/08/2025 by TN United Kingdom