Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees Nurseries; Castleford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Castleford seeks a Room Leader to oversee multiple rooms, ensuring high standards of care and education. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in early years education and experience in an early years setting. You will inspire your team, create engaging activities, and ensure the well-being of children. Enjoy competitive salary, ongoing professional development, 50% childcare discount, and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday

Your birthday off

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years setting is essential.
• Ability to foster positive relationships with families.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of age-appropriate activities.
• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Oversee child's development and wellbeing.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Passion for children's development

Education

Level 3 qualification in early years education or above

Supervisory experience (advantage)

Job description

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.

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.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or above in early years education.
• Experience in an early years setting; 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!

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.

Busy Bees Pudsey Littlemoor Road nursery, rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted, has a capacity for 92 children and provides a warm and welcoming environment. Inside, you'll discover bright, airy rooms designed for comfort and creativity, complemented by a safe and secure outdoor area where children can enjoy the fresh air. Conveniently located just a 5‑minute drive from the centre of Pudsey, our nursery is easily accessible. For those using public transport, a bus stop is situated right outside on Littlemoor Road, served by bus routes 4F and 14. Additionally, free parking is available for those arriving by car.

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 arrays 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.