Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees Childcare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Greater London is seeking a Room Leader to oversee multiple rooms and enhance children's learning. You will inspire and lead a team in a supportive and nurturing environment. Ideal candidates must have a Level 3 qualification in early years education and experience in a supervisory role. This position offers a competitive salary, ongoing professional development, and numerous employee benefits including a childcare discount and flexible holidays.

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 ideally as a Nursery Room Leader, Manager, or Practitioner.
• Passionate about fostering children’s development and creating positive relationships with families.
• Make a positive impact on young learners.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of age‑appropriate activities and curriculum.
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment for children.
• Foster a high‑performing team through supportive leadership.
• Oversee the development and wellbeing of children.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met.
• Act as a Key Person for children's holistic development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

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.

About Us

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and 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 Enfield, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 120 children and transforms every day into a vibrant adventure. The nursery offers a range of engaging activities and resources thoughtfully designed to cater to the unique needs and interests of each child, ensuring that young minds and bodies remain consistently engaged and stimulated.

Conveniently located in Florey Square, just an 8‑minute drive from the centre of Enfield, our nursery provides easy access for parents. The A10 is only 8 minutes away for a seamless daily commute. On‑site parking ensures hassle‑free drop‑offs and collections, while families who prefer public transport will find our centre just a 5‑minute walk from the bus stop on Highlands Avenue, served by routes 456 and W9. We offer complimentary lunches for our children and free parking for staff. One of the nursery's most enchanting features is our sensory room, a specially designed space that captivates young senses and sparks creativity. The excitement continues beyond our nursery walls, as our spacious outdoor garden area allows children to further their learning journey while enjoying the fresh air. In this secure environment, children can explore a wooden play area, participate in enriching yoga sessions, and embrace age‑appropriate challenges.

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

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!