Room Leader

BHUK Bright Horizons Family Solutions Limited UK; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave

Bank holidays included

Additional leave options

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Careers coach / development programme

24/7 virtual GP

Shift options

Job summary

Bright Horizons Solihull is seeking a Room Leader to lead, mentor and inspire a team in our purpose-built Solihull nursery where children’s wellbeing and development come first. You will support a talented team to deliver exceptional care and education, promote safeguarding and strong partnerships with parents.

The role offers a competitive annual salary and comprehensive benefits from Bright Horizons, including a 50% childcare discount and ongoing training opportunities through our Ready for

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Experience in an Early Years setting, ideally in a Room Leader or similar role.
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS.
• Knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection 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.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery - Solihull
Salary - £28392 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Location - Solihull

Are 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 Solihull nursery. Join a welcoming and supportive nursery where children's wellbeing and development come first. Our purpose-built setting offers inspiring indoor and outdoor learning environments, a passionate team, industry-leading training and career development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful difference every day. With our award-winning Ready for School programme and commitment to colleague wellbeing, Bright Horizons Solihull is a fantastic place to grow your Early Years career 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.

Benefits

• £28392 per annum
• Childcare discount of 50% for first child
• Enhanced parental leave
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure
• Ability to also purchase additional leave*
• Pension
• Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
• Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach
• Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days, 24 hours over 3 days, or 16 hours over 2 days *Subject to T&Cs

The Role

As 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 for

• 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)
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carers
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults

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.

INDNH 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.