Bright Little Stars Nursery
Nursery Room leader
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Bright Little Stars Nursery™
Bright Little Stars Nursery™ is an award-winning childcare and early education provider offering a unique learning program and preschool experience. The nursery is committed to delivering exceptional care and high-quality teaching, ensuring every child is happy, secure, and engaged. Staff work closely in partnership with parents and carers to support each child’s individual development and well-being. Bright Little Stars operates nurseries in Barnet, Harrow, Mill Hill, Stanmore, Stratford, and Watford, providing opportunities to work within a growing, reputable organization. More information about the nursery’s ethos and services can be found at www.brightlittlestars.com.
We are paying more than the average market salary- up to £34,000! Join a supportive, high-quality early years setting where your passion and ideas truly matter. At Bright Little Stars Mill Hill, we create an engaging environment where children thrive—and so do our teams.
We’re looking for a confident Room Leader to Lead our Toddler classroom.
BENEFITS
Pay & Bonus
- Competitive base salary with annual salary review
- Up to 10% annual performance bonus
- Additional bonus rewards for support during Ofsted inspections and pilot schemes
Leave & Flexibility
- Up to 33 days annual leave (20 days holiday + up to 3 days Christmas closure + 8 bank holidays + 1 birthday day + 1 bonus day) — increasing with service
- Option to carry over up to 5 annual leave days per year
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Wellbeing & Support
- Up to 5 days sick pay from Year 1 (increasing with service)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free wholesome hot lunches in the staff room daily
- Well being app with Private GP
Perks & Recognition
- 40% staff childcare discount and salary sacrifice scheme
- Free uniform and Welcome Gift Bag
- Employee of the Month prize
- Generous long service reward scheme including a week away with £750.00 towards flights!
- Complimentary team building activities and annual group Christmas Ball
- Workplace pension with employer contribution of up to 3%
Career Development
- Personalised Career Academy CPD Plan supporting your professional growth and long-term progression
- Support for higher-level qualifications through the BLS Staff Development Programme with paid study days
- Genuine internal promotion opportunities across our growing group
Qualifications
- Strong childcare and early years education skills, including experience working with children aged 0–5 in a nursery or preschool setting.
- Ability to plan, deliver, and evaluate engaging, developmentally appropriate learning activities aligned with the EYFS framework.
- Leadership and team coordination skills to guide practitioners in the room, delegate tasks, and support professional development.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for building positive relationships with children, parents, carers, and colleagues.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, and inclusion, with commitment to maintaining a safe and respectful environment.
- Organizational and record-keeping skills for managing routines, documenting observations, maintaining children’s learning journals, and following nursery procedures.
- Relevant childcare qualification (e.g., Level 3 or above in Early Years Education or equivalent) and up-to-date pediatric first aid certification or willingness to obtain it.
- Experience in a room leader or senior practitioner role is desirable, along with familiarity with Ofsted requirements and quality standards.
- Ability to work full time on-site, demonstrating reliability, flexibility, and a positive, professional attitude.
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