Room Leader

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development access

Job summary

Bright Horizons Poppetts Day Nursery & Preschool in Shenfield, CM13 1DU, seeks a Room Leader to mentor a team and deliver high-quality care and education across the room. You will support children's development and ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and strong partnerships with parents.

You should hold a full Level 3+ Early Years qualification and have experience in an Early Years setting, ideally as Room Leader or Nursery Practitioner.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Experience in an Early Years setting, ideally as Room Leader, Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner or similar.
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS.
• Knowledge of Safeguarding, Child Protection and wider legislative requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, support and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education.
• Promote child welfare, health and safety, safeguarding, and strong partnerships with parents.
• Meet each child’s individual milestones and developmental needs.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Level 3 Early Years

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Poppetts Day Nursery & Preschool, Long Ridings Avenue, Shenfield, Essex, CM13 1DUSalary – Starting from £32,000 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)Hours - Full time - 40 hours, Monday - FridayLocation – Shenfield, CM13 1DUAre 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 Poppetts Day Nursery & Preschool, located in Shenfield, CM13 1DU.Our BenefitsStarting salary of £32,000 per annumChildcare discount of 50% for first child*Enhanced parental leave20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*PensionFinancial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and moreProfessional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach*Subject to T&Cs*The RoleAs 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 forFull and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualificationPrevious experience working within an Early Years setting – ideally as a Room Leader, Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator or similarPassion for creating fun and inclusive learning environmentsStrong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with childrenAbility to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carersAbility to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adultsBright 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.If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!INDHPBright 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.Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!We look forward to receiving your application!