Room Leader (Babies)

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; 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 + bank holidays

Pension

Professional development

Job summary

Bright Horizons Crouch End Day Nursery and Preschool in London is seeking a Room Leader to guide a team in the Baby room. You will lead, support and inspire staff to meet each child’s milestones, while safeguarding and building strong partnerships with parents and professionals.

The role requires a Full and relevant Level 3 or higher Early Years qualification, EYFS knowledge, and experience in a similar setting. Great benefits accompany this position at a Good place to work.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Experience as Room Leader or similar in an Early Years setting.
• Passion for creating fun, inclusive learning environments.
• Strong EYFS understanding and safeguarding knowledge.
• Ability to build trust with colleagues and parents.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor 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.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Leadership

Team mentoring

Communication with parents

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Crouch End Day Nursery and PreschoolSalary – Starting from £32,864 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)Location – Crouch End, 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 Crouch End Day Nursery and Preschool. Our nursery is situated in Haringey, London. This role is for the Baby room.Our 79-place nursery features two exciting outdoor areas, which are specifically design to be age appropriate, including its own beach, outdoor classroom, jungle walk and look-out tower! Our nursery is located very close by to Crouch Hill Overground Station and also near by to the Victoria line!Our BenefitsChildcare discount of 50% for first child*Enhanced 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.Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!INDCLHBright 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!