At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire a team to provide exceptional care and education for young children.
- Company: Join Bright Horizons, a company driven by HEART principles and a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 50% childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive employer with great career growth and a commitment to safeguarding.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying a fulfilling career.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience in an Early Years setting.
The predicted salary is between 32864 - 32864 £ per year.
Nursery – Bright Horizons Maythorne Cottages Day Nursery and Preschool
Job Type – Maternity Cover – August 2026-August 2027
Salary – From £32,864 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)
Location – Hither Green, London
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 Maythorne Cottages Nursery, situated in Hither Green, London. This is a maternity cover position in our 2-3 room from August 2026 – August 2027 with the opportunity for continued employment.
Maythorne Cottages is a beautiful nursery located in the heart of Hither Green, we are steps away from Hither Green station and have great links to London Bridge, Lewisham and Kent areas. Our nursery takes children aged 3 months - 3 years and we work in strong partnership with Beacon Road Nursery which is our pre-school unit. We thrive to provide quality childcare and education consistently with all age groups. The nursery consists of 4 rooms, with 2 great outdoor spaces.
Our Benefits
- From £32,864 per annum
- Childcare discount of 50% for first child
- Enhanced parental leave
- 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid 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
- Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days
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. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.
If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!
We look forward to receiving your application! If you experience any problems, please email europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com and we will be happy to help.
Room Leader - MAT Cover employer: MP Training and Recruitment
Bright Horizons Maythorne Cottages Day Nursery and Preschool is an exceptional employer that embodies a culture rooted in our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork. Located in the vibrant Hither Green area of London, we offer a supportive environment where you can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact on the lives of young children. With competitive salaries, generous benefits including childcare discounts, enhanced parental leave, and extensive professional development opportunities, we are dedicated to fostering your growth and well-being as part of our passionate team.
Contact Details:
MP Training and Recruitment Recruitment Team
