Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool
Toddler Room Leader
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Toddler Room Leader
Nursery: Bright Horizons Chiswick Day Nursery and Preschool
Salary: Starting from £32,864 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience) Location: Chiswick, London Hours: Monday–Friday, 40 hours
About Bright Horizons Chiswick
Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles—Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help make a difference to the next generation? With us, you can say: “I did that.”
We are seeking a Toddler Room Leader to join Bright Horizons Chiswick Nursery, located within a 15-minute walk from Chiswick train station.
Our 87-place nursery is Ofsted-rated ‘Good’, nestled in a purpose-built, light, and spacious setting. Key features:
- A dedicated outdoor garden within the sports ground and access to acres of green fields for play and outdoor activities
- Floor-to-ceiling curved glass windows offering breathtaking views of the playing fields
- Specialised studios for art, music, dance, and science, providing even more creative exploration for our children
Benefits and Rewards
✔ Enhanced Childcare Discount – 50% on the first child’s nursery provision ✔ Extended Parental Leave ✔ 20 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + Paid Christmas Closure (additional leave available upon T&Cs) ✔ Pension ✔ Wellbeing & Financial Support – Includes 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more ✔ Unlimited Professional Development – Career coaching and opportunities at every stage
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The Role
As a Toddler Room Leader, your responsibilities include:
- Leadership: Mentoring and supporting a team to deliver exceptional care and education
- Nurturing Growth: Ensuring all children in your room develop and meet their individual milestones
- Safeguarding & Welfare: Promoting child welfare, health, safety, and safeguarding at every stage
- Collaboration: Maintaining strong partnerships with colleagues, parents, and external professionals to meet each child’s unique needs
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- Relevant childcare qualification at Level 3 or above (or equivalent)
- Previous Early Years experience, ideally as a Room Leader, Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, or Early Years Educator
- Note: Some roles may require a Level 6 qualification
Key Attributes
- A passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments
- Strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- deep understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and legislative requirements
- Strong interpersonal skills for trust-building and effective teamwork with parents, colleagues, and children
- Ability to utilise effective communication techniques across all demographics
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Bright Horizons Commitment to Safeguarding
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- All roles are subject to safer recruitment practices
- Pre-appointment checks including a full enhanced DBS background check
- Inclusive employer: We celebrate diverse backgrounds, ages, and experiences
- Reasonable accommodations for applicants – please request discretionately
Why Join Bright Horizons?
- A beloved employer, voted Great Place to Work annually since 2006
- An environment where growth, impact, and culture thrive
Ready to make a difference? Apply today!
For any issues during the application process, email europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
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