Preschool Room Leader (Part time)

MP Training and Recruitment; Watford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a nurturing environment as a Preschool Room Leader in a beautiful Victorian nursery in Watford. This part-time role offers the chance to lead and inspire a dedicated team, ensuring exceptional care and educational experiences for children. With a strong commitment to child welfare and development, you'll create engaging learning opportunities that meet individual milestones. The nursery, rated 'Good' by Ofsted, provides a supportive atmosphere for both staff and children. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday, and numerous benefits, including discounted childcare and access to professional development programs. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in children's lives while advancing your career.

Benefits

Above industry standard salary

Discounted childcare

Up to 33 days holiday

Smart Health access

Financial support for wages

Development programme access

Future Leaders programme

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 ideal.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education.
• Ensure engaging activities for children in a stimulating environment.

Skills

Early Years qualification

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Preschool Room Leader (Part time)

Preschool Room Leader (Part time)

Apply remote type Onsite locations Watford Hertfordshire WD18 7HR time type Part time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR-115721

Nursery: Bright Horizons The Park Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary: Starting from £29,845.20 Full time equivalent (dependent on experience)

Location: Watford, WD18

Contract: 32 hours per week, Tuesday- Friday

We are looking for a Level 3+ qualified Room Leader to join our Bright Horizons The Park Day Nursery and Preschool. The nursery is Ofsted rated 'Good', and is situated in Watford in a beautiful converted Victorian house. The 63-place setting has four rooms across three floors. It is very local to the Watford town centre and has great transport links- the Watford metropolitan station is very close by, and Watford Junction is just a 10 minute walk.

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

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 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.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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