Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool
Room Leader
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Room Leader
Nursery – Bright Horizons Swanscombe
Salary & Location
- Salary: £31,241 - £37,128 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)
- Location: Swanscombe
About the Organisation
Are you looking to join a company driven by the HEART values—Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork—where feeling valued and supported helps you make a lasting impact?
At Bright Horizons Swanscombe, we believe in fostering growth, both professionally and personally. Our day nursery offers:
- Free onsite parking
- Proximity to local bus routes
- A welcoming team with career development opportunities
- A dedicated forest school area with regular sessions
- A large, spacious garden for extended outdoor play
Our Benefits
- 50% childcare discount for your first child
- Enhanced parental leave
- 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure; additional paid leave available [subject to T&Cs]
- Pension benefits
- Financial and wellbeing support, including:
- 24/7 virtual GP appointments
- Early access to wages
- Extensive career development and coaching access
- All benefits are subject to terms and conditions
The Role: Room Leader (Baby Room)
As a Room Leader, you will:
- Lead, mentor, and support a team to deliver exceptional care and education
- Help every child in your care develop and thrive, meeting their individual milestones
- Promote child welfare, health, safety, and safeguarding compliance
- Build strong, collaborative partnerships with colleagues, parents, and professionals to meet each child’s unique needs
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and development-focused learning environment
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead a baby room and ensure consistency in high-quality teaching and development
- Personally manage key safeguarding activities, including applying legislation and protecting vulnerable children
- Work closely with parents and carers to ensure children’s needs are supported
- Maintain accurate records and follow all statutory and organisational policies
- Drive quality improvements and team performance
What We’re Looking For
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Qualifications:
- Full and relevant Level 3 qualification or above in Early Years
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Experience:
- Previous experience in a pre-school, day nursery, or childcare setting, preferably as a Room Leader, Nursery Nurse, Practitioner, or Early Years Educator
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Skills & Passions:
- Enthusiasm for creating engaging, fun, and inclusive learning environments
- Clear understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection policies, and educational legislation relevant to childcare
- Ability to build trust and positive relationships with colleagues, parents/guardians, and children
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Safeguarding Commitment
Bright Horizons is dedicated to child and young person welfare. This role requires:
- Safer recruitment practices
- Pre-employment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, carried out before any appointment is confirmed.
Note: Due to sector requirements, all roles will require an Enhanced DBS check.
About Our Company Culture
We’ve been recognised as a “Great Place to Work” every year since 2006. Here, you can:
- Make a real difference in children’s lives
- Feel empowered to grow and express yourself professionally
- Join a supportive, innovative team committed to excellence
Ready to Apply?
If this opportunity resonates with you, apply today and help shape the future in a nurturing and dynamic environment!
For assistance with applications, or if you encounter any issues, please contact: europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com
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