Nursery: Bright Horizons Crocus Hinxton Day Nursery and Preschool
Salary: £26,145 - £28,000 (subject to qualification/experience)
We are looking for a full time, Level 3 qualified Room Leader to join our Bright Horizons Crocus Hinxton Day Nursery and Preschool, situated in the beautiful, rural location just outside Hinxton and close to Saffron Walden.
The nursery offers a small and friendly team, extensive opportunities for outdoor play and excellent standards of care and education.
What we can offer you
Our benefits include, but are not limited to;
1. Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews
2. Discounted childcare of 50% for first child (Subject to availability)
3. Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days
4. Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support
5. Financial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans and a wide variety of discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities and days out
6. Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
7. Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Third in Charge position
8. Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’s
9. Happy to Talk Flexible Working
Why Bright Horizons?
We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you’d be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We’ve also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006 - as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.
Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005 supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year!
What you’ll be doing
10. Lead, mentor and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education
11. Ensure the learning environment provides consistent stimulation and engaging activities for the children, across both the indoor and outdoor areas
12. Deliver and plan rich learning opportunities and exceptional care, to help all children to develop and meet their individual milestones
13. Develop and maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents and/or carers, as well as other professionals, to meet the individual needs of each child
14. Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding
15. Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment
What we’re looking for
16. Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (essential)
17. Previous experience working within an Early Years setting - ideally as a Room Leader, Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator or similar
18. Sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage
19. Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children
20. Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents
21. Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults
We look forward to receiving your application!