Room Leader
We’re looking for a Room Leader to join our Potten End Day nursery.
Salary – Starting from: £29,612.90K per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)
Location- Hemel Hempstead, HP1
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
Role Description
As 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 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
Safety & Eligibility
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.
Company Culture
At Bright Horizons, our culture is built on our commitment to Keeping Everyone Safe and providing world-class care and education, delivered by a world-class workforce.
We believe our people’s potential is endless and with this in mind, we aspire to create an environment where our colleagues can thrive and accomplish the things they thought impossible.
Bright Horizons has been recognised as a Great Place to Work by our employees and the Great Place to Work Institute for the last 13 years. We care passionately about what we do, and our HEART values and principles help us support one another in the work that we do each day.
We are passionate about our people’s ongoing learning and development. Our learning and leading with HEART framework supports each Bright Horizons colleague on the first steps of their leadership journey, whether that includes our 'World-Class Welcome' induction or our extensive ongoing training programme.
Celebrating in the accomplishments of our people is an essential part of our culture. We believe in the power of “thank you” and throughout the year, in ways big and small, formal and informal, we show our appreciation for employees at all levels.
We have many ways to acknowledge and celebrate our people, including our very popular “employee appreciation month”. This is a chance for everyone to share their gratitude to one another across the whole company.
INDCLH 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.
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Room Leader (18-24 months room) 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
