Toddler Room Leader

Bright Horizons; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in Wokingham is seeking a Toddler Room Leader to inspire and support a team delivering exceptional care. The role involves mentoring, child welfare responsibilities, and collaboration with parents and professionals. A Level 3 Early Years qualification and prior experience in an Early Years setting are required. Join a company that prioritizes inclusivity and has been recognized as a great workplace since 2006. Apply today to make a meaningful difference in children's lives.

Benefits

50% childcare discount

Enhanced parental leave

Professional development access

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification required.
• Previous experience in an Early Years setting is essential.
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team to deliver exceptional care and education.
• Promote and ensure child welfare, health, and safety.
• Maintain strong partnerships with colleagues and parents.

Skills

Understanding of EYFS

Child Protection Knowledge

Communication Techniques

Mentoring Skills

Education

Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Wokingham Day Nursery

Salary – From £28,392 per annum (dependent on qualification /s and experience)

Location – Wokingham

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 Toddler Room Leader to join our Wokingham Day Nursery.

Our 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

• 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, 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!