Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees In Portishead; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Bee Curious curriculum

Professional development

Employee assistance programme

28 days holiday

Job summary

Busy Bees Lewisham is looking for an experienced Room Leader to lead the Baby Room on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. You will create a warm, nurturing environment for 0-2s and work closely with the management team to deliver high-quality early years experiences.

We value leadership and strong communication, with a Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above). Join a supportive team within the UK's leading nursery group and enjoy ongoing professional development and excellent staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Holds a Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above).
• Has leadership experience or is ready to take the next step in their childcare career.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Understands child development and the importance of responsive, nurturing care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team within the Baby Room.
• Create a warm, nurturing, and stimulating environment for 0–2 year olds.
• Support children's learning and development through engaging activities and experiences.
• Build strong partnerships with families and provide regular updates on progress.
• Ensure safeguarding, care and wellbeing standards are maintained.
• Act as a role model for best practice and support colleagues' development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Early years knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Room Leader (Baby Room) - Monday, Thursday & Friday

Busy Bees Lewisham

Join Our Team at Busy Bees - The UK's Leading Nursery Group

Are you an experienced early years professional with a passion for supporting babies during the most important stage of their development? Busy Bees Lewisham is looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Room Leader to lead our thriving Baby Room on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys creating nurturing environments where babies can feel safe, secure, and inspired to learn through play. As our Baby Room Leader, you will work closely with the wider management team to deliver outstanding care and high-quality early years experiences for our youngest children.

About the Role

As the Baby Room Leader, you will:

• Lead and inspire a team within our Baby Room.
• Create a warm, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children aged 0-2 years.
• Support children's learning and development through engaging activities and experiences.
• Build strong partnerships with families and provide regular updates on their child's progress.
• Ensure the highest standards of safeguarding, care, and wellbeing are maintained.
• Act as a role model for best practice and support the professional development of colleagues.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds a relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above).
• Has previous experience working with babies in an Early Years setting.
• Has leadership experience or is ready to take the next step in their childcare career.
• Is passionate about delivering exceptional childcare and providing the very best start in life.
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Understands child development and the importance of responsive, nurturing care.

Why Join Busy Bees?

At Busy Bees, we are committed to supporting our colleagues as much as we support our children. When you join our team, you'll benefit from:

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunities for career progression within the UK's largest nursery group.
• Access to our industry-leading Bee Curious curriculum.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
• Discounted childcare.
• A friendly, supportive, and inclusive working environment.

About Busy Bees Lewisham

Busy Bees Lewisham is a welcoming and well-established nursery rated Good by Ofsted, caring for up to 66 children. Conveniently located on Loampit Hill, close to St Johns station and local bus routes, the nursery is easily accessible for both staff and families.

Our passionate team is committed to creating exciting learning opportunities and providing exceptional care every day. We pride ourselves on building strong relationships with children and families and creating a workplace where colleagues can flourish.

If you're ready to lead our Baby Room and make a real difference to children's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

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 Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge 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.

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.