Preschool Room Leader

Bright Horizons UK; London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Room Leader to join their vibrant nursery team. This role involves leading and inspiring a dedicated team to provide exceptional care and education for children. You will create a stimulating learning environment, ensuring each child's individual milestones are met through rich learning opportunities. The nursery, known for its commitment to inclusivity and excellence, offers a supportive atmosphere where your contributions will be valued. Join a workplace recognized as a Great Place to Work, and be part of a community that truly makes a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Above industry standard salary

Discounted childcare for first child

Up to 33 days holiday per year

Smart Health access

Financial support for wages

Development programme access

Future Leaders programme access

Employee Appreciation events

Flexible Working options

Qualifications

• Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification is essential.
• Previous experience in an Early Years setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education.
• Ensure engaging activities for children in both indoor and outdoor areas.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Techniques

Child Welfare and Protection

Early Years Foundation Stage Knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Kenton Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: Starting from £29,845.20 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location: Kenton

We are looking for a full time level 3 or above qualified Room Leader to join our Bright Horizons Kenton Nursery.

The nursery offers a lovely, converted house in Kenton, Harrow, with close proximity to the Bakerloo and Metropolitan Tube lines.

Our Bright Horizons Kenton Day Nursery and Preschool is Ofsted rated 'Good' and the 88-place setting features well-resourced rooms and a fantastic, colourful garden area with play equipment.

What we can offer you

Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
• Discounted childcare of 50% for first child (T&C Apply)
• Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days
• Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
• Financial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans and a wide variety of discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities and days out
• Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
• Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Third in Charge position
• Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’s
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Why Bright Horizons?

We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you’d be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We’ve also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006 - as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.

Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005 supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year!

What you’ll be doing

• Lead, mentor and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education
• Ensure the learning environment provides consistent stimulation and engaging activities for the children, across both the indoor and outdoor areas
• Deliver and plan rich learning opportunities and exceptional care, to help all children to develop and meet their individual milestones
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents and/or carers, as well as other professionals, to meet the individual needs of each child
• Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding
• Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment

What we’re looking for

• Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (essential)
• Previous experience working within an Early Years setting - ideally as a Room Leader, Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator or similar
• Sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children
• Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults

Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all 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.

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, please email [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.