Room Leader - Preschool

Bright Horizons UK; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An inclusive childcare organization in Chigwell is seeking a Room Leader to inspire and mentor a team in delivering exceptional care and education to children. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience in similar roles, along with a passion for creating inclusive learning environments. This position offers a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

50% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Professional development programs

Qualifications

• Experience in an Early Years setting, ideally as a Room Leader or similar.
• Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team in delivering care and education.
• Promote child welfare and health and safety.
• Maintain strong partnerships with colleagues and parents.

Skills

Child welfare understanding

Strong communication skills

Team leadership

Creative learning environment

Education

Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Chigwell Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – £29,952 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Chigwell, Essex

*This position is based within the Pre-School room*

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 Chigwell nursery.

Our Chigwell setting is located very close to Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell Tube stations, making us a convenient setting for commuting parents. Along with an onsite car park.

Our Benefits

• £29,952 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
  

*Subject to T&Cs*

The Role

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

What we’re looking for

• 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.

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

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you experience any problems, please [e-mail] we will be happy to help.