Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking a Room Leader to oversee multiple rooms and inspire a team to achieve educational excellence. You will be responsible for planning age-appropriate activities, creating a safe and stimulating environment, and fostering children's development. The ideal candidate has a Level 3 qualification in early years education and strong leadership skills. The role offers competitive salary and excellent benefits, including professional development opportunities and a nurturing workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday per year

50% childcare discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Passionate about children's development.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of age-appropriate activities.
• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Foster a high-performing team.
• Oversee children's development and communicate with parents.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 qualification or above in early years education

Job description

Role Overview

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK. As a Room Leader, 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 East Grinstead, rated Good by Ofsted, has a capacity of 88 children and features a longstanding team dedicated to providing every child with the best start in life. Our manager, who opened the nursery in December 2019, fosters a nurturing and supportive environment. Conveniently located just a 10‑minute walk from the train station, which offers direct links to London, and only a short 5‑minute walk to the town centre, we are also situated opposite a leisure centre. We provide free parking for staff and offer a four‑day working week option, making it an attractive workplace for educators.

Busy Bees Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• 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

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.
• Act as 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.

Required Qualifications

Level 3 qualification or above in early years education.

Ideal Candidate

• 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!