Nursery Room Leader

Nursery : Bright Horizons Guildford Day Nursery and Preschool
Salary: £25,563 - £33,322 p/a (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 Guildford Day Nursery is Ofsted rated Good, and is situated in central Guildford, 10 minutes from Guildford Station and walking distance to local Bus routes .
The nursery offers a large newly refurbished garden, lovely light and airy rooms and doorstep local parks for nice walks on your lunch breaks .
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;
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
INDRL
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,563.00-£33,322.00 per year
Benefits:
Additional leave
Childcare
Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Employee mentoring programme
Referral programme
Sabbatical
Store discount
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends
School type:
Day nursery
Preschool
Education:
GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
Nursery experience: 1 year (preferred)
Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Management: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Guildford, Surrey (required)
Ability to Relocate:
Guildford, Surrey: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person