Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool
Room Leader
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Room Leader
Room Leader – Nursery (Bright Horizons Trafford)
Salary – £30,804.80 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Location – Trafford, Manchester
The Nursery at Bright Horizons Trafford is seeking a dedicated Room Leader to join a compassionate and forward-thinking team in a nursery rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted.
About the Organisation
Are you seeking employment with a firm that champions HEART? (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork)
At Bright Horizons Trafficold, you can:
- Bring your authentic self to work
- Be supported and empowered while making a lasting impact on young lives
- Take pride with pride statements like: “I did that.”
Our vibrant Trafford nursery features:
- A spacious garden
- Themed play areas to foster motor skills and inquisitiveness
Benefits
- Generous salary: £30,804.80/year
- Childcare: 50% discount for your first child
- Enhanced parental leave
- Holiday entitlement: 20 days (plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure)
- Option to purchase additional leave*
- Pension scheme
- Wellbeing support:
- 24/7 virtual GP access
- Early wage access and much more
- Career growth: Access to progressive professional development and a dedicated career coach
- Shift schedules: 40 hours over 5 days Subject to terms of employment
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The Role: Room Leader (Key Responsibilities)
Duty will include, but not be limited to:
- Leading, mentoring and inspiring a team to deliver exceptional care and early education
- Ensuring inclusive growth, matching each child’s development to their individual milestones
- Championing welfare, health, safety and safeguarding for children
- Building and sustaining confident relationships with:
- Team members
- Parents/carers
- All relevant stakeholders
- Adaptive, child-focused, planning to meet every child’s needs
The Perfect Candidate: Requirements
- Essential:
- Full and relevant Level 3 (or higher qualification) in Early Years
- Prior experience in Early Years settings, preferably:
- In a Room Leader role
- Or as a Nursery Nurse /Practitioner/Early Years Educator
- Commitment to fostering inclusive, engaging learning environments
- Deep knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
- Strong grasp of safeguarding, child protection policies and legislative obligations related to working with under-fives
- Exceptional inter-personal and communication skills working seamlessly with adult and child.
- Ability to create trust and maintain strong partnerships with team and parental communities
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- Additional attributes valued:
- Professionalism
- Empathy
- Passion for early childhood education
Commitment to Community & Safety
Bright Horizons operates under strict safeguarding policy and adheres to secure recruitment practices.
All applicants must pre-emptively undertake:
- Enhanced DBS clearance
- Safer recruitment checks prior to any offer
Inclusion & Supportive Culture
We are an inclusive employer and welcome candidates of all ages and backgrounds, including considerations for any disability-friendly adjustments.
Due to our refined payment mainline safety ethical requirements, all roles in this setting mandate an Enhanced DBS clearance on appointment.
Let’s Make a Difference Together!
Join Bright Horizons’s celebrated legacy of champions. Since earning its annual Great Place to Work reputation since 2006:
- Apply Today – be part of a team shaping small futures!
Need Assistance Applying? Contact: europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com We’re here to help!
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