Toddler Room Leader

MP Training and Recruitment; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Bright Horizons Wakefield seeks a Room Leader to lead a dedicated team in our Tingley nursery, ensuring exceptional care and education for all children. You will promote welfare, safety and safeguarding while building strong partnerships with colleagues and families.

The role requires a Level 3+ Early Years qualification and proven EYFS experience. A DBS check is required, with a welcoming, inclusive environment and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Early Years setting and leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of EYFS and safeguarding requirements.
• Ability to build trust and partnerships with staff, parents and professionals.

Responsibilities

• As Room Leader, lead, mentor, support and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education.
• Ensure child welfare, health and safety, safeguarding, and strong partnerships with parents.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Communication

Team leadership

Mentoring

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or higher

Job description

Nursery – Tingley, WakefieldSalary – £29,612.90 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)Location – Tingley, WakefieldAre 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 Tingley nursery, this is an Ofsted rating \"Outstanding\" nursery with excellent transport links, and proximity to M62 and Morley train station,Our Benefits£29,612.90 per annumChildcare discount of 50% for first childEnhanced parental leave20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*PensionFinancial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and moreProfessional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coachShift options: 40 hours over 5 days*Subject to T&CsThe RoleAs 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 forFull and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualificationPrevious experience working within an Early Years setting – ideally as a Room Leader, Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator or similarPassion for creating fun and inclusive learning environmentsStrong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with childrenAbility to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carersAbility to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adultsBright 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. 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!INDNHBright 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.Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!We look forward to receiving your application!