Recruiting for Room Leader- Join Our Award-Winning Team!
Location: Stratford
Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
Salary: Up to £31,345 per annum + additional pay based on qualifications
Contract: Year-round role (50 weeks per year)
Welcome to BLS Stratford branch, where every day is an adventure filled with discovery, creativity, and fun! Here, we believe in nurturing young minds and helping little ones explore the world around them through play, laughter, and hands-on learning. Our safe, exciting, and inspiring environment encourages curiosity, self-expression, and friendship. Whether they’re painting masterpieces, singing songs, or building castles, every moment is an opportunity for growth and happiness.
Since opening our doors in May 2021, we’ve been on an incredible journey of growth and achievement, and we’re just getting started! From winning the prestigious Early Start Nutrition Award for Newham to being recognized as one of NDNA’s Top 3 Outstanding Baby Room Practitioners, we’ve made a huge impact in a short amount of time. But these awards are just the beginning!
We’re proud to continue building strong partnerships within our community, constantly looking for ways to give back and make a difference. In 2024, we raised an astonishing £8K for Barnardo’s Big Toddle, and every month, we collect food for local food banks to help those in need. Our commitment to supporting the community is unwavering!
We are looking for an enthusiastic Room Leader to be a key part of our caring and dynamic team. If you’re ready to lead with kindness, inspire creativity, and contribute to a fun, learning-filled atmosphere, we’d love to hear from you!
Become a part of an empowering culture that celebrates growth, creativity, and the joy of learning every single day!
Why Work With Us?
At Bright Little Stars, we strive for inspired learning through creativity and innovation, ensuring that each child reaches their full potential. We maintain a family-like community, where children, parents, and staff feel connected and valued.
We invest in our team – encouraging career growth and personal development, because we believe that empowered staff create the best learning environments.
Collaboration is key – working closely with parents, employees, and the wider community to provide the highest standards in education and care.
Efficiency and excellence – we continuously refine our approach to ensure we remain at the forefront of early years education.
Why work for us?
-Competitive Salary & Perks:
-Annual Pay Increases for higher qualifications:
o Level 5: +£416 per year
o Level 6: +£1,040 per year
o EYPS, QTS, EYITT: +£2,496 per year
-£500 Refer-a-Friend Bonus (Unlimited referrals!)
-*BLS Bucks – Earn rewards like Virgin Experience Days*
-*Extra Perks – Birthday off, welcome gift bag, high street discounts*
-Flexible Work-Life Balance – 4- or 5-day working weeks
-*Wellbeing Support – Private GP, mental health & fitness resources*
-Discounted Childcare for employees’ families
-*Recognition & Rewards – Service awards, paid vacations, team celebrations*
-*Career Progression – Leadership training & our Careers Academy*
-Team-Building Events – Held three times a year
What We’re Looking For:
–Level 3+ Early Years Qualification (OFSTED-recognized)
-Leadership experience in an early years setting
-A passion for delivering high-quality learning experiences
-A team player with strong communication and organisational skills
-Live within 40 minutes commuting distance
Be part of a team where passion, excellence, and a strong sense of community come together.
Apply today!
