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Nursery: Bright Horizons Southborough Woodlands Preschool
Salary: £27,797 - £33,440 per annum depending on qualifications/experience
We are seeking a full-time, Level 3 qualified Room Leader to join our Bright Horizons Southborough Woodlands Preschool, located in Southborough near Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells, with excellent transport links.
The Preschool offers a 66-place setting for children aged 2 to 5 years. It is situated on the edge of Southborough Woods, next to St Peters Church, with ample parking. The preschool is housed in an old schoolhouse with three large rooms and a spacious garden. Our team has over 100 years of combined early years experience and the setting is rated 'Good' by Ofsted.
What we can offer you
Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
* Above industry standard salary, with annual reviews
* 50% discounted childcare for the first child
* Up to 33 days holiday per year, with options to buy additional days
* Smart Health access, including 24/7 Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes, and mental health support
* Financial support through early wages access, low-interest debt consolidation loans, and various discounts on high street brands, travel, utilities, and days out
* Career development programmes tailored to your journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
* Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you for a Third in Charge position
* Employee recognition throughout the year, including our annual Awards of Excellence gala
* Flexible working arrangements available
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 both indoors and outdoors
* Deliver and plan enriching learning opportunities to support children's development and milestones
* Develop and maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents, and other professionals to meet each child's needs
* Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health, 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 higher Early Years qualification (essential)
* Previous experience in an Early Years setting, ideally as a Room Leader, Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, or Early Years Educator
* Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage
* Comprehensive knowledge of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and legislative requirements
* Ability to build trust and strong relationships with colleagues and parents
* Effective communication skills with children and adults
Why Bright Horizons?
We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you could be a great fit for one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We have been recognized as a Great Place to Work every year since 2006, and have achieved accolades for Wellbeing and for Women.
Did you know? The Bright Horizons Foundation for Children has been supporting children and families in crisis since 2005, across nearly 100 locations. Each employee is entitled to a paid volunteer day annually!
We look forward to receiving your application!
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