Room Leader

MP Training and Recruitment; Esher; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits (virtual GP, earlyW

Access to careers coach

Job summary

Bright Horizons Hinchley Wood is recruiting a Room Leader in Esher, Surrey. Salary from £29,952 per annum, subject to qualifications and experience. You will lead a team to deliver high-quality care and education, ensuring welfare, safety and safeguarding are prioritised, with strong partnerships with parents and professionals.

The role requires a Level 3+ Early Years qualification and EYFS knowledge. We offer a supportive environment with enhanced benefits and ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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) and safeguarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education.
• Promote child welfare, health and safety, and safeguarding.
• Build strong partnerships with parents and professionals to meet each child’s needs.
• Ensure EYFS milestones are met for all children in the room.

Job description

Nursery: Bright Horizons Hinchley WoodSalary: From £29,952 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)Location: Esher, SurreyAre 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 are currently recruiting for a passionate Room Leader to join our newly refurbished Bright Horizons Hinchley Wood, located close to Hinchley Wood Station just off the Kingston by-pass. The nursery has an upcoming Forest School within our vast gardens, is working towards ECO school accreditation and has a strong focus on The Nurture Approach.Our BenefitsChildcare 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&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 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!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!