Toddler Room Leader - Canary Wharf

Nursery: Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery & Preschool, 13 Columbus Courtyard, Canary Wharf, London, E14 4DA

Salary: Starting from £29,845.20 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Hours: Full time, 40 hours, Monday - Friday

Location: Canary Wharf, E14 4DA
 

We are looking for a full time, Level 3 qualified Room Leader to join our Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Nursery situated in Canary Wharf, and is close to West Ferry DLR Stations, making it easily accessible for commuting staff. The role will be working within our toddler room.
 

Our nursery is located in the culturally diverse area of Canary Wharf. We proudly support families from multiple nationalities and strive to tailor our recruitment efforts to reflect and support this diversity. We also go on trips to expand childrens cultural capital.
 

In addition to this, our lovely nursery features five bright, spacious rooms dedicated to different age groups, including a baby room, toddler rooms, and pre-school rooms. There are also two indoor garden rooms and a calming sensory room.
 

The nursery offers a well-rounded curriculum designed by Early Years specialists. Activities include Boogie Mites music sessions, Cooking Club, and Theatrebugs drama, music, and dance sessions to promote children's physical, emotional, and cognitive development.
 

What we can offer you

Our benefits include, but are not limited to;

• Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
• Discounted childcare of 50% for first child
• Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days
• Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
• Financial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans and a wide variety of discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities and days out
• Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
• Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Third in Charge position
• Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’s
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working
   

Why Bright Horizons?

We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you’d be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We’ve also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006 - as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.
 

Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005 supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year!
 

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 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 communication techniques with both children and adults
  
   

Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. 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.