Room Leader

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Bright Horizons Buckhurst Hill Day Nursery and Preschool in Buckhurst Hill, Essex, is seeking a Baby Room Leader to guide a dedicated team and support children's development in a warm setting.

You will lead with a strong EYFS focus, safeguarding knowledge and effective communication with families, while benefiting from a competitive salary and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Previous experience in an Early Years setting in a Room Leader/ Nursery Practitioner role.
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, support and inspire a team to deliver high‑quality care and education.
• Ensure child welfare, health and safety, and safeguarding across the room.
• Develop strong partnerships with parents and professionals to meet each child’s needs.

Skills

Room leadership

Child safeguarding knowledge

EYFS understanding

Partnerships with parents

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Buckhurst Hill Day Nursery and Preschool, 82 Palmerston Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9 5LGSalary – Starting from £33,900 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)Hours - Full time, 40 hours, Monday - FridayLocation – Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9 5LGAre 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 BenefitsStarting salary of £33,900 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. 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!INDLEHBright 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!