Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees; Bardsey; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Bardsey is seeking a dedicated Room Leader to oversee multiple rooms and integrate educational strategies. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in early years education and be passionate about fostering children’s development while leading and inspiring a team. This role offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits including career progression and a 50% childcare discount.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days holiday including bank holidays

50% childcare discount

Ongoing professional development

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years setting with supervisory experience is an advantage.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of age-appropriate activities.
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Passion for children's development

Education

Level 3 qualification or above in early years education

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK

As a Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning.

About our Nursery

Busy Bees East Keswick, rated "Good" by Ofsted, has a capacity of 100 children and is situated in a purpose-built nursery with stunning views of the countryside, providing the perfect backdrop for your child’s ongoing development. We create an ideal setting for learning for babies through to preschoolers, offering a nurturing environment where every child can learn, flourish, and thrive. Our East Keswick nursery features light, airy rooms that allow for imaginative play and effortless creativity, along with access to expansive outdoor play areas, complete with secure, multi-surface spaces. Nestled along the A659, within close proximity to the M1, our nursery offers exceptional commuter links to York, Leeds, Harrogate, and the surrounding area. For your convenience, free parking is available.

Benefits

• Competitive salary £13.27
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!
• 50% childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
• Menopause support through Peppy
• Financial support through Salary Finance
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
• Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices.

Additionally, access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, offering a wide range of retail discounts, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health, and a Grow with Us area highlighting development opportunities and training to help you thrive at Busy Bees.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of age-appropriate activities and curriculum in your room.
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment for children.
• Foster a high-performing team through supportive leadership and collaboration.
• Oversee the development and wellbeing of children, ensuring their progress is tracked and communicated with parents.
• Take on the role of Key Person, ensuring the holistic development and personal care needs of a group of children.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met, maintaining a clean and secure environment.

Required Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or above in early years education.
• Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory experience an advantage ideally as a Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager or Nursery Practitioner.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Passionate about fostering children’s development and creating positive relationships with families.

Make a positive impact on young learners—apply now!