Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool
Room Leader (Over 2's)
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Nursery – Bright Horizons Whetstone Day Nursery and Preschool
Salary: Starting from £32,864 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience) Location: Whetstone, London (commutable via car or public transport; nearest station: Totteridge & Whetstone)
Are you seeking a role where your work is guided by our HEART principles—Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can bring your true self, feel empowered, and contribute meaningfully to the future generations? We’re looking for a Room Leader to inspire, mentor, and support our team at our Ofsted-rated “Good” nursery in North London.
Our 46-place nursery boasts a picturesque rooftop terrace for outdoor learning, alongside age-specific activities—including dynamic sand and water play areas—designed to spark curiosity for children of all ages.
The Role: Room Leader
You will:
- Lead, mentor, and support a team to deliver exceptional care and education.
- Foster a robust child welfare, health, and safety framework, with a focus on safeguarding.
- Build strong partnerships with colleagues, parents, and external professionals tailored to each child’s individual needs.
- Inspire every child to reach their developmental milestones.
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What We’re Looking For
To excel in this role, we require:
- A full and relevant Level 3 or higher Early Years qualification (e.g., Early Years Educator/certification).
- Prior experience in Early Years settings—ideally as a Room Leader, Nursery Nurse, Practitioner, or similar role.
- A passion for creating fun, inclusive, and engaging learning environments.
- A deep understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
- Expertise in safeguarding, child protection, and compliance with legal requirements.
- Strong interpersonal skills to build trust and collaborations with teams and parents.
- Communication skills adaptable for children and adults.
Bright Horizons prioritises safeguarding and adheres to rigorous recruitment practices, including an enhanced DBS check prior to joining.
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Our Benefits
As a valued team member, you’ll enjoy:
- 50% childcare discount for your first child* (+ options for additional leave*).
- Enhanced parental leave, 20+ days annual leave (plus bank holidays and Christmas closure).
- Pension, financial, and wellbeing benefits—including 24/7 virtual GP access and early salary access.
- Professional development opportunities at every career stage, plus a personal careers coach. (*Terms and conditions apply)
Why Join Bright Horizons?
Join a workplace voted "Great Place to Work" every year since 2006. Your commitment will create lasting impacts—one child at a time.
How to Apply We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds. Please note that due to safeguarding measures, all roles require an Enhanced DBS check.
Apply today or reach out at europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com if you have any questions. We look forward to meeting you!
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