Job Description
Room Leader
Nursery: Bright Horizons Caterham Burntwood Lane Day Nursery and Preschool
Salary: £26,150.80 - £34,092.01 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)
Job Type: (Full time / Permanent)
If you hold a full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification, and are an educator at heart, with a passion for inspiring and leading a team to deliver outstanding to teaching to the children within our care – our Room Leader opportunity would be perfect for you.
Why Bright Horizons?
We care for over 10,000 children across the UK, across our portfolio of over 300 nurseries, 98% of which are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. We’re on a mission to change the future for children, families, and the people we work with, and are committed to progressive working values like flexibility, work-life balance, and wellbeing.
Our Bright Horizons Burntwood Lane Day Nurseryis Ofsted rated GOOD, and is situated close to multiple train stations.
The nursery offers a large, spacious garden, development and progression opportunities and a welcoming family feel!
What you’ll be doing
- Lead, mentor and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education
- Ensure the learning environment provides consistent stimulation and engaging activities for the children, across both the indoor and outdoor areas
- Deliver and plan rich learning opportunities and exceptional care, to help all children to develop and meet their individual milestones
- Develop and maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents and/or carers, as well as other professionals, to meet the individual needs of each child
- Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding procedures and policies are followed at all times
- Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment on a day to day basis
What we can offer you
Our benefits include, but are not limited to;
- £26,150.80 - £34,092.01 (dependant on qualification/s and experience)
- Career development opportunities across our network of nurseries
- Amazing discounts, ranging from childcare to high-street, to utility and days out!
- Quarterly Employee Appreciation Weeks – with treats for all the team
- External helpline with professional counsellors – supporting your wellbeing 24 hours a day.
- Access to our extensive library of training and qualifications, to support your continuous development
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)
- Sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage
- Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children
- Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents
- Ability to use a variety of techniques to clearly and successfully communicate with both children and adults
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
We look forward to receiving your application!
INDRL
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £26,150.80-£34,091.01 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Caterham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Nursery: 2 years (preferred)
- Childcare: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Caterham Burntwood Lane RL
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