Nursery: Bright Horizons Mongewell Day Nursery and Preschool

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

Location: Wallingford

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

We are looking for a full time, Level 3 qualified Room Leader to join our Bright Horizons Mongewell situated in Wallingford.

The nursery offers Our Bright Horizons Mongewell Park Day Nursery and Preschool is Ofsted rated Good and is situated in Wallingford Oxfordshire.

The 134-place nursery is situated in a period property in a rural area, just a short drive from the centre of Wallingford. The rooms are spacious, and the nursery also benefits from a dedicated indoor activity hall as well as a large outdoor garden area for the children to explore and play.

What we can offer you

Our benefits include, but are not limited to;

Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviews

Discounted childcare of 50% for first child

Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days

Smart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health support

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

Development programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries

Access to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Third in Charge position

Employee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala's

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

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

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

What we're looking for

Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (essential)

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 for working with children

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

Ability to use a variety of communication techniques 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. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS._

INDOXFORD

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: GBP26,145.60-GBP34,091.20 per year

Benefits:

Childcare

Company events

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount

Free parking

Gym membership

Health & wellbeing programme

Life insurance

On-site parking

Private dental insurance

Private medical insurance

Store discount

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

School type:

Day nursery

Preschool

Work Location: In person