Room Leader – Sponsorship opportunity

Job Title: Room LeaderSalary: From £29,845 per annum plus support with visa costs and relocation support if requiredLocation: CambridgeVisa type: Support with Skilled Worker Visa (Must already be on a Skilled Worker Visa and working in the UK)Bright Horizons are a childcare provider caring for over 10,000 children aged 3 months – 5 years.With around 300 nurseries in the UK, we are a market leader in children’s early years education.We have a great opportunity for you as an Room Leader if you are looking to work for a company where you can make a profound impact to a child’s life.Why Bright Horizons?We’ve been voted Great Place to Work for since 2006, as well as being awarded the newly created Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women in 2023.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 within our nursery settings: Lead, mentor and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and educationEnsure the learning environment provides consistent stimulation and engaging activities for the children, across both the indoor and outdoor areasDeliver and plan rich learning opportunities and exceptional care, to help all children to develop and meet their individual milestonesDevelop and maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents and/or carers, as well as other professionals, to meet the individual needs of each childPromote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety and safeguardingWork with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy and safe environmentWhat we can offer youOur benefits include, but are not limited to;Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviewsSupport with visa application costs and a generous relocation package (if moving from another part of the UK)Amazing discounts with cinemas, restaurants, fashion retailers and moreDiscounted childcare of 50% for first childUp to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional daysSmart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health supportFinancial 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 outDevelopment programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseriesAccess to our Future Leaders programme, preparing you to step into a Room Leader positionEmployee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence galasWhat we’re looking forHold a recognised UK/overseas childcare qualificationFull and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualificationPrevious experience working within an Early Years setting - ideally as a Room Leader, Nursery Nurse, Nursery Practitioner, Early Years Educator or similarSound understanding of the Early Years Foundation StageStrong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with childrenAbility to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parentsAbility to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adultsAlready have been granted a Skilled Worker visa and be working in the UKWe look forward to receiving your application!