Room Leader — Lead a Bright, Inclusive Early Years Team

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.; Fulbourn; 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

Job summary

Bright Horizons Fulbourn Day Nursery & Preschool is seeking a Room Leader to guide a dedicated team in delivering exceptional early years education at our Cambridge-based site. You will mentor staff, ensure a safe environment, and foster strong links with families to support each child’s development.

The role requires a full Level 3 (or higher) Early Years qualification and prior EY setting experience. We value a passionate, inclusive approach and a commitment to safeguarding and partnership

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Experience working in an Early Years setting, ideally as Room Leader, Nursery Nurse or Nursery Practitioner.
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, support and inspire a team to deliver high‑quality care and education.
• Promote child welfare, health and safety and safeguarding within the room.
• Build strong partnerships with colleagues, parents and professionals to meet each child’s needs.

Skills

Room Leader experience

Early Years educator

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Early Years

Job description

Bright Horizons Fulbourn Day Nursery & Preschool is seeking a Room Leader to guide a dedicated team in delivering exceptional early years education at our Cambridge-based site. You will mentor staff, ensure a safe environment, and foster strong links with families to support each child’s development.

The role requires a full Level 3 (or higher) Early Years qualification and prior EY setting experience. We value a passionate, inclusive approach and a commitment to safeguarding and partnership