Bright Horizons
Baby Room Leader
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Nursery – Bright Horizons Bristol Day Nursery
Salary & Hours
- Salary: £29,612.90 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)
- Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday–Friday | Permanent
- Location: Bristol, BS3
About the Role: Baby Room Leader
Are you looking for a nursery where self-expression, support, and impact on early childhood are valued? Join Bright Horizons Bristol Day Nursery, nestled under the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge, with breathtaking views of the Ashton Court Estate. With excellent transport links, onsite parking, and a 56-place, home-from-home nursery, we offer:
- A recent full refurbishment, spacious indoors, and an outdoor area with:
- Pagoda structures
- Mud kitchens
- Plenty of exploration space
- Daily garden access to support children’s physical and emotional wellbeing
- Indoor learning environments, including:
- Calming sleep zones (for babies)
- Loose parts play
- A toddler curiosity corner
- Curriculum highlights:
- School readiness program for preschoolers
- Forest School sessions
- Mindfulness & gentle stretching
- Hands-on science experiments
- Eco-School accreditation led by preschoolers
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What You’ll Do as Room Leader
You’ll lead, inspire, and mentor a team to deliver exceptional care and education, ensuring:
- Children meet their developmental milestones
- Child welfare, health, safety, and safeguarding are prioritised
- Strong collaborations with colleagues, parents, and external professionals
Who You Are: Key Requirements
- Qualifications: Full and relevant Level 3 (or higher) qualification in Early Years
- Experience: Hands-on experience in an Early Years setting (preferably as a Room Leader, Nursery Nurse, Practitioner, or Educator)
- Passion: For fun, inclusive learning environments for babies and young children
- Knowledge:
- Deep understanding of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- Full grasp of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and legislative requirements
- Soft Skills:
- Ability to build trust and strong relationships with teams and families
- Communicate effectively with children and adults
Why Join Bright Horizons?
Benefits
- Childcare discount: 50% off first child’s nursery fees
- Enhanced parental leave
- Holidays: 20 days annual leave + bank holidays + paid Christmas closure
- Extra paid leave: Available via special eligibility (T&Cs apply)
- Pension & wellbeing support:
- 24/7 virtual GP services
- Early wage access
- Financial & personal development resources
- Career growth:
- Professional development programs
- Access to a careers coach
- HEART leadership framework to support your progression
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Our Organisation
- Great Place to Work award winner for 13 years in a row
- Commitment to safeguarding and leadership with HEART (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, Teamwork)
- Celebrate success: "Thank you" culture, Appreciation Month, Exccellence Awards, and team events
Safeguarding & Essentials
- This role adheres to safer recruitment and Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory.
- Diverse, inclusive employer—reasonable adjustments provided for applicants.
- Sector-respected workplace focused on the World-Class Care for Under Fives initiative.
Apply today if you want to shape futures while thriving in a purpose-driven workplace! For queries, email: europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com
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