Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees Childcare; Belper CP; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Belper seeks a Room Leader who will oversee multiple rooms, ensuring educational strategies are implemented effectively. The ideal candidate will possess a Level 3 qualification in early years education and has a passion for fostering children's development. Responsibilities include planning activities, managing a team, and maintaining a safe learning environment. Competitive salary and benefits available, including professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 28 days holiday

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years setting with supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to foster supportive relationships with families.
• Commitment to children's welfare and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning of age-appropriate activities.
• Ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Oversee children's development and wellbeing.
• Maintain health and safety standards.

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 partnership with BBC Children in Need offers fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children’s lives.

About our Nursery

Join our enthusiastic team at Busy Bees Belper Gibfield Lane, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 90 children, where we provide a nurturing environment for babies through to preschoolers. Our nursery features a variety of well-equipped rooms designed to cater to each age group’s developmental needs, allowing children to grow and learn at their own pace. Conveniently located just a 3‑minute drive from Belper town centre and a 25‑minute drive from Derby City Centre, our nursery is easily accessible via excellent public transport links. We are an 8‑minute walk from Belper train station, and the nearest bus stop at Herbert Strutt School, serving routes 71 and 360, is just a short stroll away. Additionally, the Babington Hospital bus stop is only a 3‑minute walk from our location. With free parking available, we offer convenience for parents and staff alike.

Benefits

Busy Bees offers competitive salary, ongoing professional development, 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), birthday off, 50% childcare discount, enhanced family leave and return to work bonus, menopauses 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. You will also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, offering huge array of retail discounts, and a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcases the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. A dedicated Grow with Us area shares exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.

Key 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!