Room Leader

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Buckhurst Hill; On-site; GBP 29,700 - 36,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Professional development programme access

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Job summary

A leading preschool organization in Buckhurst Hill is seeking a Baby Room Leader to deliver exceptional care and education. You will mentor and support your team while ensuring children's welfare and development in a nurturing environment. Candidates should have a Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience in similar roles, alongside a passion for creating inclusive learning spaces. Bright Horizons emphasizes safety and development, making a real impact in children's lives.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within an Early Years setting – ideally as a Room Leader.
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, support, and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education.
• Promote and ensure child welfare, health and safety, and safeguarding.
• Maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents, and other professionals.

Skills

Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Strong knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection

Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships

Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Overview

Nursery – Bright Horizons Buckhurst Hill Day Nursery and Preschool, 82 Palmerston Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9 5LG

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

Hours – Full time, 40 hours, Monday - Friday

Location – Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9 5LG

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 Baby Room Leader to join our Buckhurst Hill nursery. Nestled in a convenient location on Palmerston Road, our nursery offers a warm and nurturing environment for young children to learn, grow, and thrive. We are proud to be rated "Good" by Ofsted, reflecting our commitment to high-quality early years education and care. Our setting benefits from excellent local amenities, with a variety of shops and restaurants just a short walk away. We are also well-connected by public transport, with nearby bus stops serving the 549 and 304 routes, making drop-offs and pick-ups easy for busy families.

Our Benefits

• Starting salary of £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 coach

*Subject to T&Cs

The Role

As a Room Leader, you will lead, mentor, support, and inspire a team to deliver exceptional 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.

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application!

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