Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees Childcare; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Gateshead is seeking a passionate Room Leader for the Baby Room. The ideal candidate should hold a Level 3 qualification in early years education, with strong leadership and communication skills. Key responsibilities include planning activities, ensuring children's wellbeing, and maintaining health and safety standards. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression & training

Birthday off

Up to 28 days holiday

50% childcare discount

Mental health support

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years setting, supervisory experience is an advantage.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Passionate about fostering children's development.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Organisational Skills

Communication

Passion for Child Development

Education

Level 3 qualification or above in early years education

Job description

Overview

Room Leader – Baby Room Gateshead QE. Join the UK’s leading nursery group and take the lead in our Baby Room at Gateshead QE! With an Ofsted rating of Good and a capacity of 108, our nursery offers a warm, supportive environment just minutes from Low Fell town centre—with great transport links and free onsite parking.

Why Busy Bees?

Competitive salary
Career progression & training
Birthday off + up to 28 days holiday
50% childcare discount
Menopause & mental health support
Retail discounts via our Hive platform
Opportunities to travel & learn global

We also offer access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform – Hive, providing a huge array of retail discounts to help your money go further, a Wellbeing Hub with resources to support your physical and mental health, a Celebrating You section showcasing how we recognise and reward our amazing team, and a Grow with Us area packed with development opportunities 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.

Lead with passion and help create a nurturing learning environment at Busy Bees Gateshead QE—apply now and make a lasting impact.