Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking a Room Leader to oversee multiple rooms and deliver a high standard of early childhood education. You will inspire and lead your team while fostering children's development in a nurturing environment. A Level 3 qualification in early years education and supervisory experience in similar roles are required. This position offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive community.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development and career progression

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Your birthday off

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Job description

Role Overview:

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 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. If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to be part of a supportive community, we would love to welcome you to Busy Bees Belper Gibfield Lane!

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.

But wait, there’s more! You\'ll also enjoy access to our Hive and Wellness platforms offering discounts and resources to support your wellbeing. A Celebrating You section showcases the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. A Grow with Us area shares exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive at Busy Bees.

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.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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!