Room Leader - Early Years Mentor (Basildon)

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Basildon; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 50%

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Purchase additional leave

Pension

Wellbeing benefits including 24/7 GP &

Career development programme

Job summary

Bright Horizons Basildon Day Nursery and Preschool invites a Room Leader to guide a dedicated team, nurture each child’s development, and ensure safe, high‑quality care and education. You’ll mentor staff, oversee daily routines, and build strong partnerships with families and professionals to support every child’s milestones.

A Level 3 Early Years qualification and solid EYFS knowledge are essential. You’ll lead by example in a nurturing, inclusive environment that prioritises safeguarding,

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
• Experience in an Early Years setting as Room Leader or similar
• Understanding of EYFS and safeguarding requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire the room team to deliver high-quality care and education
• Promote child welfare, health and safety, and safeguarding
• Develop partnerships with parents and professionals to support each child’s milestones

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Bright Horizons Basildon Day Nursery and Preschool invites a Room Leader to guide a dedicated team, nurture each child’s development, and ensure safe, high‑quality care and education. You’ll mentor staff, oversee daily routines, and build strong partnerships with families and professionals to support every child’s milestones.

A Level 3 Early Years qualification and solid EYFS knowledge are essential. You’ll lead by example in a nurturing, inclusive environment that prioritises safeguarding,