Room Leader: Inspire Toddlers & Lead a High-Impact Team

Bright Horizons; Sutton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare organization in Sutton is seeking a Room Leader for their Day Nursery and Preschool. This role requires a Level 3 Early Years qualification and a passion for creating inclusive learning environments. Responsibilities include leading a team, ensuring child welfare, and fostering strong partnerships with families. The position offers a salary starting from £31,512, along with various benefits including professional development opportunities. This is a maternity cover from January 2026 to January 2027.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within an Early Years setting.
• Strong knowledge of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and legislative requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education.
• Promote and ensure child welfare, health and safety, and safeguarding.
• Maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents, and other professionals.

Skills

Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments

Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships

Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Ability to use a variety of communication techniques

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

A childcare organization in Sutton is seeking a Room Leader for their Day Nursery and Preschool. This role requires a Level 3 Early Years qualification and a passion for creating inclusive learning environments. Responsibilities include leading a team, ensuring child welfare, and fostering strong partnerships with families. The position offers a salary starting from £31,512, along with various benefits including professional development opportunities. This is a maternity cover from January 2026 to January 2027.