Room Leader - Maternity Cover

Bright Horizons; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in Liverpool is seeking a Room Leader to inspire a team and deliver exceptional care for children. The role offers a salary of £28,392 to £33,800 per annum and benefits including childcare discounts and professional development access. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience within an Early Years setting.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme access

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Early Years setting.
• Strong knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection.
• Ability to mentor and inspire a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team to deliver exceptional care.
• Promote child welfare, health, and safety.
• Maintain partnerships with parents and professionals.

Skills

Strong understanding of EYFS

Ability to develop trust

Communication techniques

Passion for inclusive learning

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

Job description

Overview

As a Room Leader, you will lead, mentor, support, and inspire a team to deliver exceptional 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.

Requirements

• 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

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.

Salary & Location

Salary - £28,392 to £33,800 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)
Location - Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool, Merseyside L14 3LB

About Bright Horizons Broadgreen Day Nursery

Bright Horizons Broadgreen Day Nursery and Preschool, located within the grounds of Broadgreen Hospital in Liverpool, offers a warm and inclusive and newly refurbished environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The nursery is thoughtfully designed with age-specific rooms, a four-section garden for outdoor learning including a budding nature garden, and a dedicated Parent Room. The nursery is easily accessible just off the M62 via major Liverpool routes and public transport, with Broadgreen train station nearby and regular bus services serving the hospital grounds.

Benefits

• £28,392 to £33,800 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 5 days
• Subject to T&C1