Nursery: Bright Horizons Little Stars Day Nursery and Preschool

Job Type: Full Time / Permanent / Mon-Fri / 40 hours

Salary: GBP26,145.60 - GBP34,091.20 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

_ We are offering a welcome bonus of GBP1000 for this role! (T&C's apply) _

If you hold a full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification, and are an educator at heart, with a passion for inspiring and leading a team to deliver outstanding to teaching to the children within our care - our Room Leader opportunity would be perfect for you.

Why Bright Horizons?

We care for over 10,000 children across the UK, across our portfolio of over 300 nurseries, 98% of which are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. We're on a mission to change the future for children, families, and the people we work with, and are committed to progressive working values like flexibility, work-life balance, and wellbeing.

The beautiful 63-place nursery is proudly rated Good by ofsted, and is based in Didcot with onsite parking and good transport links. The nursery offers a wide range of extra curricular activities such as Forest School, and features well-resourced rooms and a spacious garden for lots of outdoor teaching and learning!

What you'll be doing

Lead, mentor and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education

Ensure the learning environment provides consistent stimulation and engaging activities for the children, across both the indoor and outdoor areas

Deliver and plan rich learning opportunities and exceptional care, to help all children to develop and meet their individual milestones

Develop and maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents and/or carers, as well as other professionals, to meet the individual needs of each child

Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguarding procedures and policies are followed at all times

Work with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environment on a day to day basis

What we can offer you

Our benefits include, but are not limited to;

GBP26,145.60 - GBP34,091.20 (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Career development opportunities across our network of nurseries

Amazing discounts, ranging from childcare to high-street, to utility and days out!

Quarterly Employee Appreciation Weeks - with treats for all the team

External helpline with professional counsellors - supporting your wellbeing 24 hours a day.

Access to our extensive library of training and qualifications, to support your continuous development

What we're looking for

Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Previous experience working within an Early Years setting (ideally as a Room Leader, Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator or similar)

Sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage

Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements forworking with children

Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents

Ability to use a variety of techniques to clearly and successfully communicate with both children and adults

_Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. If you share our passion, values, and have most of the skills listed, we encourage you to apply - as you may be just what we're looking for! Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS. Some of our roles require specific qualifications by law, this will be highlighted as essential within the advert._

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Job Type: Full-time

Salary: GBP26,145.60-GBP34,091.20 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave

Canteen

Childcare

Company events

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted or free food

Employee discount

Free flu jabs

Free or subsidised travel

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Private dental insurance

Private medical insurance

Referral programme

Store discount

Transport links

Schedule:

Day shift

Flexitime

Monday to Friday

School type:

Day nursery

Preschool

Work Location: In person