Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees; Barton Seagrave; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking a Room Leader to oversee multiple rooms, ensuring high standards of care and education. The role involves leading a team, planning activities, and fostering a positive environment for children. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 qualification in early years education and possess strong leadership skills. This position offers competitive salary, career progression, and various employee benefits including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Employee discounts

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Menopause support

Financial support

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years setting.
• Supervisory experience as a Room Leader, Manager, or Practitioner is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of age-appropriate activities.
• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Foster a high-performing team through supportive leadership.
• Track and communicate children's progress to parents.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Passion for children's development

Education

Level 3 qualification or above in early years education

Job description

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 Us

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured.

Why Work at Busy Bees?

We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.

Our Charitable Commitment

Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Kettering is an Ofsted-rated Outstanding nursery with a capacity of 112, offering a family‑oriented environment where staff feel welcomed immediately. The longstanding, experienced management team supports a vibrant learning atmosphere, featuring an on‑site Forest School and allotment. Located in a quiet area with ample parking and nearby amenities, the nursery provides free parking and lunch for employees. Busy Bees offers excellent career progression opportunities with a variety of fully funded courses. Flexible working options include 40 hours per week with the possibility of four longer days and one half‑day off each week.

Busy Bees Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 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.

But wait, there’s more! You’ll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow 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.

Ideal Candidate

• 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!