Lead Educator and Team Manager

2 days ago


Carshalton, Greater London, United Kingdom Bright Horizons Full time
Opportunity to Thrive in a Dynamic Nursery Setting

We are seeking an exceptional Lead Educator and Team Manager to join our Bright Horizons Carshalton Day Nursery and Preschool team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and experienced professional to take on a leadership role and contribute to the delivery of high-quality care and education to children.

About the Role

  • As a key member of our nursery management team, you will be responsible for leading and mentoring a team of educators to provide exceptional care and education to children.
  • You will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring that all aspects of childcare and education are delivered to the highest standards.
  • You will work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a positive, happy, and safe working environment, promoting a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
  • You will also be responsible for promoting the nursery to current parents and potential customers, supporting retention and occupancy growth.

What We Are Looking For

  • A full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
  • Previous experience working within an Early Years setting, ideally as a Third in Charge, Room Leader, or Early Years Educator
  • Confident decision-making skills, with previous experience providing support and leadership to others
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and legislative requirements for working with children
  • Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with colleagues and parents
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to use various communication techniques with children and adults

Benefits

  • A competitive salary range of £31,023 - £39,270, depending on qualifications and experience
  • 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 nursery management
  • Employee Appreciation throughout the year, including our annual Awards of Excellence gala's
  • Happy to Talk Flexible Working

About Us

Bright Horizons is driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). We're committed to delivering exceptional care and education to children, and we believe that our dedicated team members are essential to achieving this goal. We've been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006 and have achieved Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women. Our Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity supports thousands of children and families in crisis, and each colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year.


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