Room Leader - Pre-school

MP Training and Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Room Leader to inspire and mentor a dedicated team in a nurturing environment. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on children's development, ensuring they thrive in a fun and inclusive setting. With a commitment to professional growth and a culture driven by core values, you will enjoy a supportive workplace that recognizes achievements and fosters collaboration. Join a company celebrated as a Great Place to Work, where your contributions will help shape the future of the next generation.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 50% for the first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Access to professional development programme

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification required.
• Previous experience in an Early Years setting, ideally as Room Leader.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support a team to deliver exceptional care and education.
• Promote child welfare, health, and safety while meeting individual milestones.

Skills

Early Years qualification (Level 3 or above)

Experience as a Room Leader

Understanding of EYFS

Knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection

Effective communication skills

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Chingford Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting £31,512.00 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Chingford, London.

Are 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 Chingford Day Nursery and Preschool, based within our Pre-School Room.

Our setting has various outdoor areas for children of all ages, including a lovely forest area. It is located close to Chingford Train station.

• Starting salary of £31,512.00 per annum
• Childcare discount of 50% for the first child
• Enhanced parental leave
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Option to purchase additional leave*
• Pension scheme
• Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
• Access to a professional development programme at every career stage, including a careers coach

*Subject to T&Cs

The Role

As a Room Leader, you will lead, mentor, support, and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education. You will help children in your room develop and meet their individual milestones, promote child welfare, health and safety, safeguarding, and maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents, and other professionals to meet each child's needs.

What we’re looking for

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
• Previous experience in an Early Years setting, ideally as a Room Leader, Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, or Early Years Educator
• Passion for creating fun, inclusive learning environments
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Knowledge of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and legislative requirements for working with children
• Ability to build trust and strong relationships with colleagues and parents/carers
• Effective communication skills with children and adults

We are an inclusive employer welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered. Note: all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

If you want to make a difference with a company voted a Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

We look forward to your application. If you encounter any issues, please email [e-mail].

About Us

At Bright Horizons, our culture is built on our commitment to Keeping Everyone Safe and providing world-class care and education through a dedicated workforce. We believe in unlocking our people’s potential and creating an environment where they can thrive.

Recognised as a Great Place to Work for 13 consecutive years, we care deeply about our work and our HEART values support our professionalism, growth, and diversity. We are committed to ongoing learning and development, supporting our colleagues through our 'World-Class Welcome' induction and extensive training programs.

Celebrating achievements is vital to our culture. We show appreciation through various initiatives, including our “employee appreciation month” and annual 'Awards of Excellence' events, fostering a supportive and celebratory environment.

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