Room Leader

Bright Horizons Family Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Pension and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Bright Horizons Poole Day Nursery and Pre School in Poole, Dorset, is seeking a Room Leader to guide a dedicated team and provide high‑quality early years education in line with the EYFS framework.

You will lead room activities, mentor staff, foster strong partnerships with parents, and ensure safeguarding and welfare across the setting. A Level 3+ Early Years qualification and DBS clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Level 3 or higher Early Years qualification.
• Experience as Room Leader or similar in an Early Years setting.
• Commitment to safeguarding and EYFS requirements.
• Ability to build strong partnerships with parents and carers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team to deliver exceptional care and education.
• Promote child welfare, health and safety, and safeguarding in the room.
• Maintain strong partnerships with parents and colleagues and professionals.
• Support children's developmental milestones within EYFS guidelines.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Safeguarding awareness

Health and safety

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Poole Day Nursery and Pre SchoolSalary – £29,612.90 - £35,185 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)Location – Poole, DorsetAre 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 Poole nursery.Our BenefitsChildcare discount of 50% for first childEnhanced 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 coachShift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days*Subject to T&CsThe 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 adultsWe 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!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.Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!We look forward to receiving your application!