Bright Little Stars Nursery
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Nursery Room Leader
Bright Little Stars Nursery | Hornsey, London N8
Start date: October 2026
Salary: £33,770
Position: Full-time, 40 hrs/week | Non Term Time Permanent
About The Role
Love working with children and have the skills to lead a team? This could be the role you’ve been waiting for. Our brand-new Nursery in Hornsey -opening in December 2026 is hiring two Room Leaders to join our warm, dedicated team and help deliver the outstanding early years experiences our children and families deserve.
You’ll take real ownership of your base room, leading a team, nurturing children’s development, and building genuine partnerships with families. If you’re Level 3-qualified, passionate about early years, and ready to grow in a nursery that truly values its people, we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and manage your base room, ensuring daily routines and EYFS requirements are consistently met
- Track all children’s developmental progress, identify additional needs, and plan activities that drive outstanding outcomes
- Build strong relationships with parents through regular updates, meetings, and home learning support
- Manage, coach, and motivate your room team, including deployment, supervisions, and performance reviews
- Maintain safeguarding standards and report any concerns in line with policy
- Support the Nursery Manager with cohort tracking in March, July, and November
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture where every child and staff member can thrive
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WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent), as required by OFSTED guidelines
- Proven experience leading or supervising a team in an early years setting
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and relevant legislation
- Excellent communication skills with children, parents, and colleagues
- Experience managing a group of key children and completing developmental records
- A caring, solution-focused approach with real commitment to high-quality childcare
What We Offer
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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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
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
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
- Complimentary team building activities and annual group Christmas Ball
- Workplace pension with employer contribution of up to 3%
If you’re ready to lead, inspire, and make a real difference every single day, we want to hear from you. Click Apply Now to send us your CV. We review applications on a rolling basis, so don’t wait.
Bright Little Stars Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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