At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education for children.
- Company: Join Bright Horizons, a nursery with a supportive culture and a commitment to excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy 50% childcare discount, enhanced leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with strong career growth potential in a nurturing atmosphere.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a fun, inclusive environment.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience in an Early Years setting required.
The predicted salary is between 25891 - 31645 £ per year.
Nursery – Bright Horizons Kenilworth Day Nursery
Salary – Starting from £30,804.80 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)
Hours - 40 Hours Per Week | Mon-Fri | Permanent
Location – Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8
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 Bright Horizons Kenilworth Day Nursery and Preschool to lead either our Baby or Toddler room! The nursery is situated in the beautiful castle town of Kenilworth - commutable from Coventry, Warwick, Leamington Spa and the West Midlands. This nursery is proudly rated 'Good' by Ofsted and offers a fully refurbished environment, extensive outdoor area and designated sensory corners, imagination stations and cosy reading corners.
Our Benefits
- Childcare discount of 50% for first child*
- Enhanced parental leave
- 31 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays and 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. Apply today! We look forward to receiving your application!
Early Years Room Leader in Kenilworth employer: Bright Horizons
At Bright Horizons Poole Montessori Day Nursery and Pre School, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values individuality and fosters a supportive work environment. With competitive benefits such as a £1,000 welcome bonus, generous annual leave, and comprehensive professional development opportunities, we empower our Nursery Managers to lead with confidence and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children. Join us in a vibrant location where your leadership can shine and contribute to a culture of excellence in early years education.
