Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool
Toddler Room Leader
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Toddler Room Leader – Bright Horizons Chiswick Day Nursery and Preschool
About the Role
Salary: Starting from £32,864K per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience) Location: Chiswick, London Hours: Monday–Friday, 40 hours
Culture at Bright Horizons: Are you seeking a workplace that embodies the HEART principles—Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where employees thrive in a supportive environment and make a meaningful impact?
Our Toddler Room Leader role at Bright Horizons Chiswick Nursery, just a 15-minute walk from Chiswick train station, offers an inspiring setting to nurture young minds in a bright, Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ environment.
Nestled in a purpose-built nursery with floor-to-ceiling curved glass windows overlooking sports fields, our 87-place facility includes:
- Dedicated outdoor gardens and access to acres of green fields for activities
- Specialist studios for art, music, dance, and science
- A light, spacious, and stimulating learning environment
The Role
As a Room Leader, you will:
- Lead, mentor, and support a team to deliver exceptional care and education
- Foster holistic child development, helping each child meet their individual milestones
- Uphold child welfare, health, safety, and safeguarding standards
- Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and professionals to meet the diverse needs of children
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Benefits
- 50% childcare discount for first child
- Enhanced parental leave (12 weeks at 100% pay per eligible child)
- 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure
- Option to purchase additional leave*
- Pension contributions
- Financial and wellbeing benefits, including:
- 24/7 virtual GP appointments
- Early access to wages
- Access to a professional development programme and career coaching
*Subject to terms and conditions.
What We’re Looking For
To succeed in this role, we seek an individual with:
- A full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
- Prior experience in an Early Years setting (preferably as a Room Leader, Nursery Nurse, Practitioner, or Educator)
- A passion for creating fun, inclusive, and engaging learning environments
- Strong knowledge and alignment with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- Deep understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and legislative requirements
- Exceptional communication skills—capable of building trust with colleagues, parents, and children
- Ability to utilise various communication techniques (e.g., constructive feedback, patience-focused approaches)
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Bright Horizons’ Commitment
We uphold the welfare of children and safeguard staff. This role is subject to baffler recruitment practices, including:
- Enhanced DBS check (conducted pre-employment).
As an inclusive employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments for interviews will be considered.
Note: All roles in Early Years are subject to an Enhanced DBS.
Why Bright Horizons? Joining Bright Horizons means contributing to a company recognised as a Great Place to Work since 2006. Make an impact—become part of a culture where employees grow, innovate, and say, ‘I did that.’
Applications welcome! Email difficulties to: europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com for assistance. We look forward to hearing from you.
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