Early Years Room Leader

Join Our Fun and Fabulous Team at Bright Horizons Day Nursery based in Highbury!

Are you a qualified Room Leader with a passion for making learning fun? We're looking for someone just like you to join our Bright Horizons family at our Highbury Day Nursery and Preschool.

Our nursery is proudly Ofsted rated 'Good' and is nestled in the exciting redevelopment of the old Highbury Stadium. We're just a short stroll from Arsenal tube station, with fantastic links from Finsbury Station. Plus, we have a car park onsite with free staff parking – no more hunting for a spot!

Join us and be part of a vibrant community where convenience meets quality care!

Salary:

• £29,845 - £33,000 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

What we can offer you:

• Above industry standard salary with annual reviews
• 50% discounted childcare for your first child
• Up to 28 days holiday per year, with the option to buy more
• Smart Health access: 24/7 Virtual GP appointments, fitness programs, and mental health support
• Financial support: Early wage access, low-interest loans, and discounts on high street brands, travel, utilities, and days out
• Career development programs tailored to your journey, with opportunities across our nursery network
• Future Leaders program: Preparing you for Room Leader roles
• Employee appreciation: Celebrations throughout the year, including our annual Awards of Excellence gala

Why Bright Horizons?
We live by our HEART values: Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork. If these resonate with you, you'll fit right in at one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We've been recognized as a Great Place to Work every year since 2006, and we're also celebrated as a Great Place for Wellbeing and Women.

Did you know?
Our Bright Horizons Foundation for Children has been making a difference since 2005, supporting thousands of children and families in crisis across nearly 100 locations. Plus, every Bright Horizons colleague gets a paid volunteer day each year to give back!

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

· Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment

What we’re looking for:

• Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (essential)
• Previous experience working with children (ideally as a Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator, Early Years Practitioner, or similar)
• Passion for making learning fun and engaging for each child
• Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children

Bright Horizons is committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone feels they belong and can thrive in meaningful ways. We welcome applicants from all ages and backgrounds and will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector, all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

Join us and be part of a team that values you and your growth!