At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire a team to provide exceptional care and education for children aged 2-3.
- Company: Join Bright Horizons, a recognised Great Place to Work with a commitment to inclusivity.
- Benefits: Enjoy 50% childcare discount, enhanced leave, and access to professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic workplace with strong values of honesty, excellence, and teamwork.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience in an Early Years setting required.
The predicted salary is between 32864 - 32864 £ per year.
Overview
Nursery – Bright Horizons Cambridge Science Park Day Nursery and Preschool.
Salary – Starting from £32,864 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience).
Location – Cambridge.
We are seeking a Room Leader to join our Cambridge Science Park Nursery, with excellent transport links and access to on-site parking and cycle facilities.
We are committed to our HEART principles: Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, support, and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education.
- Help all children in the room to develop and meet their individual milestones.
- Promote and ensure child welfare, health and safety, safeguarding, and maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents and other professionals to meet each child’s needs.
- Collaborate to create inclusive, engaging learning environments and use a variety of communication techniques with children and adults.
Qualifications
- Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
- Previous experience in an Early Years setting, ideally as a Room Leader, Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, or similar.
- Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and safeguarding, child protection, and relevant legislative requirements.
- Ability to build trust and partnerships with colleagues and parents/carers.
- Employment Details
- Contract type: Permanent.
- Safeguarding: This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, before appointment is confirmed.
- We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all ages and backgrounds; reasonable adjustments can be made where required.
Benefits
- 50% childcare discount for the first child (subject to terms and conditions).
- Enhanced parental leave; 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure; ability to purchase additional leave (where applicable).
- Pension and financial wellbeing benefits, including 24/7 virtual GP appointments and early access to wages.
- Professional development programme access, including career coaching and learning opportunities.
- Recognition and appreciation programs and events.
- About Bright Horizons
Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
We are an inclusive employer that values diversity and equal opportunities.
The HEART values and culture underpin our ethos and support ongoing learning and development for our colleagues.
We have been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 13 years and strive to create an environment where colleagues can thrive.
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Contact Details:
MP Training and Recruitment Recruitment Team
