Room Leader

Bright Horizons Family Solutions; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Parental leave

Annual leave + holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Career development

Job summary

Bright Horizons Kingston Victoria Road Day Nursery and Preschool in Kingston upon Thames is recruiting a Room Leader to lead the Baby or 2-year-old room, mentor the team and drive high standards of care and learning.

You will ensure safeguarding, health and safety, partner with families and professionals, and support children to reach their milestones. A Level 3+ EYFS qualification and upcoming DBS checks are required; the nursery offers benefits including annual leave and pension.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Experience leading a team in early years settings.
• Excellent communication with children, families and staff.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection requirements.

Responsibilities

• As Room Leader, mentor and inspire your team to deliver high-quality care and education.
• Promote child welfare, health and safety, and safeguarding in all activities.
• Build strong partnerships with colleagues, parents and external professionals to meet each child's needs.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Leadership

Communication skills

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Kingston Victoria Road Day Nursery and PreschoolSalary – Starting from £32,864 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)Location – Kingston upon ThamesAre 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 Kingston Victoria Road Day Nursery and Preschool. We have vacancies in both the Baby room, and the 2 year old room.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 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.Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!INDSHBright 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!