Our Bright Horizons Wavendon Day Nursery and Preschool is looking to recruit a Room leader to join their team. The nursery is Ofsted rated “Good” and situated in Wavendon, Milton Keynes. While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required. We are offering a salary of £22,672-£29,556 per annum depending on experience and qualifications and a welcome bonus of £500\*\* *Job Type*: Full Time / Permanent 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. *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; * £22,672 - £29,556.80 per annum (dependant 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 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: Full-time, Permanent, Part-time Salary: £22,672.00-£29,556.00 per year Benefits: * Additional leave * Childcare * Company pension * Employee discount * Referral programme * Sick pay * Store discount * Wellness programme Schedule: * Monday to Friday Supplemental pay types: * Signing bonus Ability to commute/relocate: * Milton Keynes: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Work Location: One location Reference ID: RL - Wavendon%56682226%