At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire a team to provide exceptional care and education for children.
- Company: Join Bright Horizons, a nursery driven by HEART principles.
- Benefits: Starting salary of £31,500, 50% childcare discount, and enhanced parental leave.
- Other info: Inclusive employer with strong commitment to safeguarding and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience in an Early Years setting.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 31500 £ per year.
Nursery – Bright Horizons Bishops Stortford Day Nursery & Preschool, Unit 1, Western Neighbourhood Centre, Rainbird Road, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2AF
Salary – Starting from £31,500 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Hours - Full time, 40 hours, Monday - Friday
Location – Bishops Stortford, CM23 2AF
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 Bishops Stortford Nursery, CM23 2AF. The role is likely to be either based in our toddler or preschool room.
Our Benefits
- Starting from £31,500 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 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.
Room Leader in Stafford employer: Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool
Bright Horizons Wokingham Day Nursery and Pre School is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive and inclusive work culture driven by our HEART principles. With generous benefits such as childcare discounts, enhanced parental leave, and a strong commitment to professional development, employees can thrive in their roles while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children. Located conveniently in Wokingham, the nursery offers a vibrant environment where staff can enjoy monthly treats and flexible working options, ensuring a fulfilling career in early years education.
Contact Details:
Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool Recruitment Team
