*Nursery: * Bright Horizons Cramond Early Learning and Childcare Experience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below. *Job Type: * Full Time / Permanent / 40 hours *Salary: *£23,805.60 - £31,034.63 per annum / £11.45 - £14.92 p/h (dependent on qualification/s and experience) 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. *What we can offer you* Our benefits include, but are not limited to; * £23,805.60 - £31,034.63 per annum / £11.45 - £14.92 p/h (dependent on qualification/s and experience) * Annual pay reviews. * Closed over Christmas and New Year. * 40% employee discounted childcare. * 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 *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. This nursery is set in the green outskirts of Edinburgh and offers different rooms for each age group, full of exciting resources to spark your child’s natural curiosity. Outside, children enjoy learning about nature and developing their motor skills and balance on tricycles and climbing frames. They also take the children on regular trips in the local community where they can spot wildlife and learn in natural environments. This includes outings to the park, beach and woodlands. The nursery in Cramond is located close to local bus routes. *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’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 for working 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 * This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. INDRL Job Types: Permanent, Full-time Salary: £23,805.60-£31,034.63 per year Benefits: * Childcare * Company events * Company pension * Employee discount * Referral programme * Store discount * Wellness programme Work Location: One location