Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool
Under 2's Room Leader
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Under 2's Room Leader
Nursery: Bright Horizons Kenton Day Nursery and Preschool
Salary & Hours
Salary: Starting from £32,864 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Hours: Monday to Friday | 40 Hours Per Week | Permanent Location: Kenton, HA3
About the Role
Are you looking to work for an organisation driven by our HEART principles? — Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork?
Here at Bright Horizons Kenton, we value your individuality, offer extensive support, and provide opportunities to make a meaningful impact on young children’s lives. This role allows you to say: “I did that.”
We are seeking a full-time Level 3 qualified Room Leader to oversee our Under 2's room, ensuring high standards of care and a nurturing, stimulating environment for the little ones.
Our Kenton Day Nursery and Preschool is a charming converted house, located near the Bakerloo & Metropolitan Lines in Kenton, Harrow. With 88 places, we boast well-resourced rooms, a vibrant outdoor garden area featuring play equipment, cosy reading corners, and a team passionately dedicated to early years care.
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Benefits
- Childcare Discount: 50% off for your first child
- Enhanced Parental Leave: Flexible options
- Leave: 20 days plus bank holidays + paid Christmas closure (ability to purchase additional leave)
- Pension Scheme
- Wellbeing & Financial Benefits:
- 24/7 virtual GP appointments
- Early access to wages
- Additional wellness support
- Professional Development: Access to career coaching and resources at every stage
(Terms & Conditions apply)
The Role
As a Room Leader, you will:
- Lead, mentor, and motivate your team to deliver exceptional care and education
- Foster children’s development and support them in reaching their milestones
- Ensure child welfare, health & safety, and safeguarding compliance
- Build strong partnerships with parents, carers, and professionals
- Create engaging, inclusive learning environments
Requirements
- Fully-qualified with a Level 3 (or above) Early Years certification
- Previous experience (preferably as a Room Leader, Nursery Nurse, Practitioner, or Early Years Educator)
- Passion for child-centred, creative learning
- Strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
- Safeguarding Expertise: Proficiency in safeguarding, child protection, and legislative requirements
- Excellent communication skills for teamwork, parental engagement, and interacting with children
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Commitment to Safeguarding
Bright Horizons prioritises safeguarding. This role undergoes safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
We embrace diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All roles require an Enhanced DBS.
Join a company consistently recognised as a Great Place to Work (since 2006). Apply now and help shape the future!
If you need assistance, email: europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com
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