At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire a team to provide exceptional care and education for preschool children.
- Company: Join Bright Horizons, a supportive organisation driven by HEART principles.
- Benefits: Enjoy 50% childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team in a new nursery opening in Spring 2026.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your career in a fun environment.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience in an Early Years setting required.
The predicted salary is between 35185 - 35185 £ per year.
Nursery – Bright Horizons Camberley Day Nursery and Pre School
Salary – £29,612.90 - £35,185 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Location – Camberley
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 Preschool Room Leader to join our new Camberley nursery, opening in Spring 2026. Bright Horizons Camberley will be an 88 place setting, with an expansive garden and forest school area, located just 10 minutes walk from the train station.
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
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. Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years.
Preschool Room Leader in Camberley employer: Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool
Bright Horizons Camberley Day Nursery and Pre School is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive and inclusive work culture, driven by our HEART principles of Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork. With generous benefits such as a 50% childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, and a strong commitment to professional development, we empower our employees to thrive in their careers while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children. Located in Camberley, just a short walk from the train station, our new nursery will provide a vibrant environment for both staff and children to grow and learn together.
Contact Details:
Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool Recruitment Team
