Room Leader

MP Training and Recruitment; Reigate; 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

Job summary

Bright Horizons Reigate is seeking a Room Leader to lead and inspire a team in our Reigate day nursery and preschool. You will support children's learning, promote safeguarding, and build strong partnerships with parents and colleagues.

The role requires a full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification, EYFS knowledge, and prior experience in an Early Years setting. We offer a supportive HEART culture and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Experience working in an Early Years setting.
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong understanding of the 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 colleagues to meet each child’s needs.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Team leadership

Strong communication

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Reigate Day Nursery and PreschoolSalary – £29,612 - £35,185 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)Location – Reigate, 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’re looking for a Room Leader to join our Reigate nursery. Located on the A217, close to local shops and a short walk away from Reigate Town Centre. We have a stable and experienced staff team who provide a welcoming atmosphere and environment for new staff, children, and their families. We focus on identifying staff strengths and enabling individuals to explore their areas of strength within their work. Employee Appreciation and Wellbeing feature heavily within our approach, always remembering that a happy team results in a happy child, parent, and nursery. We have purpose-built facilities including individual gardens for each age group and a large car park.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 coachSubject 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!INDSLBright 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!