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, performance bonuses, generous leave, and career development support.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with great perks and opportunities for progression.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while growing your career in childcare.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience in leading a team.
We are recruiting for Nursery Room Leader. Salary: Up to £34,273 per annum.
Location: Mill Hill NW7. Full Time – 40 hrs/week – All year round.
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.
Nursery Room Leader employer: Bright Little Stars
Bright Little Stars Nursery is an exceptional employer located in Mill Hill, NW7, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises the wellbeing and professional growth of its staff. With competitive salaries, generous annual leave, and a commitment to career development through personalised CPD plans, employees are empowered to thrive in their roles while enjoying unique perks such as free hot lunches and childcare discounts. Join us to make a meaningful impact in children's lives while being part of a dedicated team that values every member's contribution.
