Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees Childcare; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK nursery group is seeking a Room Leader in Chelmsford to inspire and oversee educational activities across multiple rooms. The role involves fostering a high-performing team and ensuring the wellbeing and development of children. Applicants should have a Level 3 qualification in early years education and a passion for enhancing children's learning experiences. Competitive salary and excellent benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development and career progression

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Your birthday off

Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or above in early years education.
• Experience in an early years setting with supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead age-appropriate activities and curriculum execution.
• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Foster a high-performing team through leadership.
• Oversee children's development and wellbeing.
• Maintain health and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

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.

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. Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we support community involvement and fundraising to enrich children’s lives.

About our Nursery

Join our outstanding team at Busy Bees in Chelmsford, an Ofsted-rated Outstanding nursery with a capacity of 99 children. Our longstanding staff, along with new team members, foster a collaborative environment that values growth and development. We offer excellent progression potential, including apprenticeship opportunities, and provide free parking, a flexible four‑day working week with 40 hours, and a vibrant community setting just a short walk from local amenities.

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 will also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, which offers a wide range of retail discounts and a Wellbeing Hub with resources to support your physical and mental health. Our "Celebrating You" section showcases the ways we recognise and reward the team, while the dedicated "Grow with Us" area shares exciting development opportunities and training designed to help you thrive 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!