At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire a team to provide exceptional care and education for children.
- Company: Bright Horizons, a nurturing nursery with a focus on child development.
- Benefits: 50% childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a diverse team and enjoy excellent career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and experience in an early years setting.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 29120 £ per year.
Location: Trafford, Manchester
Salary: £30,804.80 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
Benefits
- Childcare discount of 50% for first child* (subject to T&Cs)
- Enhanced parental leave
- 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure
- Option to purchase additional leave*
- Pension and financial wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages and more
- Professional development programme access at every career stage, including a careers coach
- Shift options: 40 hours over 5 days (subject to T&Cs)
Role Overview
As a Room Leader, you will lead, mentor, support, and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education for children, helping them to develop and meet their individual milestones. You will 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.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor and support a team of early years practitioners
- Ensure delivery of high‑quality care and education in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- Promote child welfare, health and safety, safeguarding and child protection practices
- Maintain strong relationships and communication with colleagues, parents/carers and external professionals
- Use a variety of communication techniques with children and adults
Qualifications and Experience
- 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, or similar
- Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments
- Strong understanding of EYFS and safeguarding, child protection, and wider legislative requirements
- Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships
- Excellent communication skills with children and adults
Pre‑Employment Checks
All roles are subject to safer recruitment practice and pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
Equal Opportunities
We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.
Room Leader in Trafford employer: MP Training and Recruitment
Bright Horizons Trafford is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its staff. With a supportive work culture, generous benefits including a 50% childcare discount and enhanced parental leave, as well as access to a comprehensive professional development programme, employees are empowered to thrive in their roles. Located in Trafford, Manchester, this nursery offers a vibrant environment where you can make a meaningful impact on children's lives while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.
Contact Details:
MP Training and Recruitment Recruitment Team
