Nursery – Bright Horizons Purley Day Nursery and Preschool
Salary – From £32,864 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)
Location – Purley, London
We’re looking for a Room Leader to join our Purley Nursery, situated next to Purley railway/tube station. The nursery offers extra‑curricular activities such as PE lessons on a Monday morning for over 2 year olds, and on a weekly basis, ‘Theatrebugs’ sessions for all ages. These sessions allow children to explore stories in new ways through songs, instruments and imaginary play.
Benefits
* From £32,864 per annum
* Childcare discount of 50% for first child
* Enhanced parental leave
* 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*
* Pension
* Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
* Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach
* Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days
* Subject to T&Cs
The Role
As a Room Leader you will lead, mentor, support and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education. You will help all children within the room to develop and meet their individual milestones, promote and ensure child welfare, health and safety and safeguarding, and maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents and other professionals to meet each child’s needs.
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
* Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments
* Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
* Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection and the wider legislative requirements for working with children
* Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/carers
* Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults
Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
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.
If you experience any problems, please email europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com and we will be happy to help.
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