Room Leader

MP Training and Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development program

Job summary

Bright Horizons Brockley Day Nursery and Preschool in Lewisham, London, seeks a Room Leader to lead a team, ensuring exceptional care and development for children. You will promote safeguarding and work closely with parents and colleagues to support milestone achievements.

The role requires a Level 3 Early Years qualification or higher, with prior Room Leader experience and a strong EYFS understanding. Benefits include a 50% childcare discount and enhanced parental leave.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or above required.
• Experience as Room Leader or similar in an Early Years setting is preferred.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and EYFS understanding.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Team mentoring

Communication with parents

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Brockley Day Nursery and PreschoolSalary – From £32,864 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)Location – Lewisham, South LondonAre 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 Brockley Nursery, situated in Lewisham, London. The nursery is a short walk from St Johns train station and is close to Lewisham.Our BenefitsFrom £32,864 per annumChildcare 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 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.We’re proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. 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!