At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a nursery room, ensuring high-quality care and development for children.
- Company: Bright Little Stars Nursery, dedicated to nurturing young minds.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with fun perks and a positive culture.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience in early years settings.
The predicted salary is between 34273 - 34273 £ per year.
We are recruiting for Nursery Room Leader. Salary: Up to £34,273 per annum.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage your base room, ensuring daily routines and EYFS requirements are consistently met.
- Track all children's developmental progress, identify additional needs, and plan activities that drive outstanding outcomes.
- Build strong relationships with parents through regular updates, meetings, and home learning support.
- Manage, coach, and motivate your room team, including deployment, supervisions, and performance reviews.
- Maintain safeguarding standards and report any concerns in line with policy.
- Support the Nursery Manager with cohort tracking in March, July, and November.
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture where every child and staff member can thrive.
Requirements
- Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent) as required by OFSTED guidelines.
- Proven experience leading or supervising a team in an early years setting.
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and relevant legislation.
- Excellent communication skills with children, parents, and colleagues.
- Experience managing a group of key children and completing developmental records.
- A caring, solution‑focused approach with real commitment to high‑quality childcare.
Benefits
- Pay & Bonus
- Competitive base salary with annual salary review.
- Up to 10% annual performance bonus.
- Additional bonus rewards for support during Ofsted inspections and pilot schemes.
- Leave & Flexibility
- Up to 33 days annual leave (20 days holiday + up to 3 days Christmas closure + 8 bank holidays + 1 birthday day + 1 bonus day).
- Option to carry over up to 5 annual leave days per year.
- Career Development
- Personalised Career Academy CPD plan supporting your professional growth and long‑term progression.
- Support for higher‑level qualifications through the BLS Staff Development Programme with paid study days.
- Genuine internal promotion opportunities across our growing group.
- Wellbeing & Support
- Up to 5 days sick pay from Year 1.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Free wholesome hot lunches in the staff room daily.
- Perks & Recognition
- 40% staff childcare discount and salary sacrifice scheme.
- Free uniform and Welcome Gift Bag.
- Employee of the Month prize.
- Generous long service reward scheme.
- Complimentary team building activities and annual group Christmas Ball.
- Workplace pension with employer contribution of up to 3%.
Bright Little Stars Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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We think you need these skills to ace Nursery Room Leader in London
Level 3 Early Years qualification
EYFS framework knowledge
Team Leadership
Communication Skills
Child Development Tracking
Safeguarding Standards
Coaching and Mentoring
