Room Leader

TN United Kingdom; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in childcare is seeking a passionate Level 3 qualified Toddler Room Leader to join their vibrant nursery. This role offers the opportunity to lead and inspire a dedicated team while delivering exceptional care and education to young children. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive environment, you will play a key role in fostering children's growth and well-being. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and a range of benefits designed to support your career and personal life. If you align with their values of honesty, excellence, and teamwork, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Above industry standard salary

Discounted childcare

Up to 33 days holiday

Smart Health access

Financial support for early access to wages

Development programmes

Future Leaders programme access

Employee Appreciation events

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or higher Early Years qualification is essential.
• Experience as a Room Leader or similar role in an Early Years setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team to deliver exceptional care and education.
• Plan and deliver engaging learning opportunities for children's development.
• Promote child welfare, protection, health, safety, and safeguarding.

Skills

Early Years qualification

Team leadership

Effective communication

Child safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

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Nursery:

Bright Horizons Carshalton Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary:

£29,845.20 + (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Position:

We are looking for a full-time, Level 3 qualified Toddler Room Leader to join our Bright Horizons Carshalton Day Nursery.

What we can offer you

• Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
• Discounted childcare of 50% for the first child (subject to availability)
• Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days
• Smart Health access, including 24/7 Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes, and mental health support
• Financial support through early access to wages, low-interest debt consolidation loans, and discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities, and days out
• Development programmes tailored to your career stage, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
• Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you for a Third in Charge position
• Employee Appreciation events, including annual Awards of Excellence galas
• Flexible working options available

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 our network of over 300 nurseries across the UK. We have been voted a Great Place to Work every year since 2006, and have achieved recognitions for Wellbeing and Women-friendly workplaces.

Additionally, our Bright Horizons Foundation for Children, established in 2005, supports children and families in crisis across nearly 100 locations. Every colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day annually!

What you’ll be doing

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education
• Ensure the learning environment offers consistent stimulation and engaging activities both indoors and outdoors
• Plan and deliver rich learning opportunities to support children’s development and milestones
• Develop strong partnerships with colleagues, parents, carers, and other professionals to meet each child's needs
• Promote child welfare, protection, health, safety, and safeguarding
• Maintain a positive, happy, and safe environment in collaboration with colleagues

What we’re looking for

• Full and relevant Level 3 or higher Early Years qualification (essential)
• Experience working in an Early Years setting, ideally as a Room Leader, Nursery Nurse, Practitioner, or Educator
• Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Knowledge of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and legislative requirements
• Ability to build trust and strong relationships with colleagues and parents
• Effective communication skills with children and adults

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We look forward to receiving your application!