Room Leader

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; The Green; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Annual leave + bank holidays

Pension

Wellbeing & financial benefits

Career development

Job summary

Bright Horizons Eltham Green Day Nursery and Preschool is seeking a Room Leader for the Eltham Green Nursery in London. You will lead the baby room, mentor staff, and drive exceptional care and education while safeguarding every child.

The role requires a Level 3+ Early Years qualification and experience in an Early Years setting, with a focus on inclusive learning and strong parent partnerships. Benefits include childcare discount and enhanced leave.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Experience in an Early Years setting, preferably as Room Leader or similar.
• Ability to create inclusive learning environments and liaise with parents.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team leadership

Effective communication

Safeguarding knowledge

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Eltham Green Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – From £32,864 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Eltham, London

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 Eltham Green Nursery, situated in Eltham, London. This position is based in our baby room.

Our Benefits

• From £32,864 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
• Subject to T&Cs

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

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. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.