Room Leader (Toddlers)

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,577 - 36,150; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount of 50% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development access

Job summary

A leading early years education provider in Wimbledon is seeking an experienced Room Leader to inspire and mentor a team. The role focuses on delivering exceptional care and education, ensuring child welfare, and maintaining strong partnerships with parents. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience in similar settings. Attractive benefits include a childcare discount and professional development opportunities, all in a supportive environment that values inclusion and well-being.

Qualifications

• Must have a full Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Previous experience as a Room Leader or similar role is essential.
• Must demonstrate a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support a team to deliver quality education.
• Promote child welfare, health, and safety.
• Develop strong partnerships with parents and colleagues.

Skills

Early Years qualification (Level 3 or above)

Experience in an Early Years setting

Passion for creating fun learning environments

Understanding of EYFS

Knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection

Strong communication skills

Education

Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Wimbledon Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – Starting from £32,864 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Wimbledon, 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 Wimbledon Nursery situated only 8 minutes walk from Wimbledon Station and south Wimbledon Tube Station. We are also fortunate to be right next to Merton Park Tram stop. Other Transport links include 3 bus routes which are the 152 to New Malden, 163 from Wimbledon to Morden and lastly the 164 which travels from Wimbledon to Sutton Station, right outside our nursery. There are other routes from Wimbledon that include excellent transport links to Surbiton and Kingston using the 53, 131 and also Putney which has its own 93 bus route from North Cheam to Putney. There are more routes servicing, Tooting, Mitcham, Balham, Clapham, Streatham and Richmond. We do also have a car park for those employees wanting to drive.

This role is based in the Toddler room.

Our Bright Horizons Wimbledon Nursery is Ofsted rated ‘Good’, and offers a children’s kitchen, dedicated ICT room, and four large, individual outdoor learning areas for the children to explore!

Benefits

• 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

The Role

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.

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

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.

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

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