Room Leader

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£33,000 per annum

50% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Pension

Wellbeing benefits including virtual G

Career development programme access

Job summary

Bright Horizons Brentwood Day Nursery & Pre School in Brentwood is opening a brand-new 88-place nursery in November 2026. We are seeking a Room Leader to lead a new team and deliver exceptional care and education for every child.

You will mentor staff, uphold welfare, health and safety, and build strong partnerships with parents and professionals to meet each child’s milestones.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Experience in an Early Years setting, preferably as Room Leader or similar.
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong EYFS knowledge and safeguarding understanding.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team to deliver high-quality care and education.
• Ensure child welfare, health and safety, and safeguarding.
• Develop strong partnerships with parents and professionals.
• Support room milestones and child development.

Skills

Team leadership

EYFS knowledge

Child development focus

Communication with parents

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Brentwood Day Nursery & Pre School

Salary – £33,000 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Coptfold Road, Brentwood, CM14 4BN

We are looking for a Room Leader to lead our brand-new 88-place nursery opening in November 2026 in central Brentwood, just a short distance from the Baytree Shopping Centre.

Currently undergoing extensive renovations, the setting is being thoughtfully designed to create a warm, welcoming environment where children can thrive.

The nursery will feature a wraparound garden, giving children the opportunity to access outdoor spaces throughout the day.

With onsite parking available and Brentwood station just a short walk away, this is an exciting opportunity to shape and lead a new setting in a fantastic location.

Our Benefits

• £33,000 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 coaches
• 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

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.