At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education for children.
- Company: Bright Horizons, a nurturing nursery with a focus on child development.
- Benefits: Starting salary of £29,612.90, 50% childcare discount, and enhanced parental leave.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience in an Early Years setting.
The predicted salary is between 26582 - 32490 £ per year.
Job Overview
Nursery – Bright Horizons Basildon Day Nursery and Preschool, c/o David Lloyd Club, Pipps Hill Road South, Festival Leisure Park, Basildon, Essex, SS14 3DG
Salary – Starting from £29,612.90 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Hours - Full time - 40 hours, Monday - Friday
Location – Basildon, Essex, SS14 3DG
Benefits
- Starting from £29,612.90 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
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. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.
Baby Room Leader in Basildon employer: Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC.
Bright Horizons Putney Day Nursery and Preschool is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive and inclusive work culture driven by our HEART principles. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer extensive professional development opportunities, generous benefits including a 50% childcare discount, and a welcoming environment where you can truly make a difference in the lives of children. Located in the vibrant area of Putney, our nursery boasts excellent transport links and a beautifully designed space that enhances both learning and teamwork.
Contact Details:
Bright Horizons Family Solutions, LLC. Recruitment Team
