Early Years Education Director

2 days ago

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Bright Horizons Full time

Company Overview:

Bright Horizons is a leading provider of high-quality early years education, dedicated to delivering exceptional care and learning experiences for children.

We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork), and have been recognized as a Great Place to Work every year since 2006.

Our charity, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children, has been supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis across almost 100 locations since 2005.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Early Years Education Director to lead our team at Bright Horizons Little DISCoveries Nursery and Preschool in Cambridge.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering exceptional care and education to our young students, while ensuring a positive and safe environment for all.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and mentor a team of early years professionals to deliver outstanding care and education
  • Develop and implement engaging learning programs that meet the individual needs of each child
  • Promote and ensure child welfare, protection, health and safety, and safeguarding
  • Build strong partnerships with colleagues, parents, and other professionals to support child development
  • Work collaboratively with the management team to maintain a positive and productive work environment

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will require:

  • A 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, or similar
  • A sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and legislative requirements for working with children

What We Offer:

We offer a competitive salary of £28,196 to £33,920 per annum, depending on experience, as well as a range of benefits including:

  • Discounted childcare of 50% for the first child
  • Up to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional days
  • Smart Health access, including Virtual GP appointments, fitness programs, and mental health support
  • Financial support through early access to wages, low-interest debt consolidation loans, and discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities, and days out
  • Development program access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseries
  • Access to our Future Leaders program, preparing you to step into a Third in Charge position

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