At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team and nurture children's development in a vibrant nursery environment.
- Company: Bright Little Stars Nursery, a warm and dedicated team in Hornsey.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, up to 10% bonus, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: Enjoy free lunches, staff discounts, and opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience in leading a team.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 29000 £ per year.
Bright Little Stars Nursery in Hornsey, London N8 is hiring two Room Leaders to join our warm, dedicated team and help deliver outstanding early years experiences for our children and families.
About the Role
If you love working with children and have the skills to lead a team, this could be the role you’ve been waiting for. You’ll take real ownership of your base room, leading a team, nurturing children’s development, and building genuine partnerships with families. If you’re Level 3-qualified, passionate about early years, and ready to grow in a nursery that truly values its people, we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Do
- 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.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- 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.
What We Offer
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) — increasing with service.
- 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 (increasing with service).
- 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%.
If you’re ready to lead, inspire, and make a real difference every single day, we want to hear from you. Click Apply Now to send us your CV. We review applications on a rolling basis, so don’t wait.
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.
Nursery Room Leader with 10% Bonus in London employer: Bright Little Stars
Bright Little Stars is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing work environment in Mill Hill, London, where you can truly make a difference in children's lives. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, generous annual leave, and dedicated career development support, we empower our Nursery Room Leaders to thrive both personally and professionally. Join us to be part of a passionate team that values excellence in early years education and fosters meaningful relationships with families.
