Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees Nurseries; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Up to 28 days holiday per year

50% childcare discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries in Bishop's Stortford is seeking a Room Leader to manage multiple rooms and ensure educational strategies are integrated. The role includes leading a team, creating a stimulating environment, and ensuring children's well-being.

The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification or above in early years education and experience in a supervisory role. Enjoy competitive salary, ongoing development opportunities, and employee benefits like childcare discounts and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years setting and supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are a must.
• Passion for fostering children’s development.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of age-appropriate activities.
• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Oversee children's development and maintain health and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Communication

Early Years Education

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

Join our welcoming team at Busy Bees in Bishops Stortford Thorley, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 55 children. Our longstanding staff creates a home-from-home atmosphere, demonstrating a genuine passion for their work and the care of every child. Conveniently located in the Thorley community, we are next to local shops, with a bus stop at the end of the road and a train station just a 40‑minute walk into town. Staff enjoy free lunch and parking, as well as the added benefit of a day off for birthdays and a positive points rewards system. This is a wonderful opportunity to advance your career in early childhood education within a supportive and nurturing environment.

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.

You’ll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive – offering huge array 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.

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!