Nursery Room Leader

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

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Guildford is seeking a Room Leader to oversee educational strategies across multiple rooms. This leadership role involves inspiring your team and ensuring high standards of care and learning. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification or above in early years education, strong leadership skills, and a passion for fostering children's development. The position offers competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and extensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday per year

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years setting, preferably as a Room Leader, Manager or Practitioner.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential.
• Passionate about fostering children's development and building relationships with families.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of age-appropriate activities and curriculum.
• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Oversee the development and wellbeing of children.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Passion for children's development

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 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 partnership with BBC Children in Need provides fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.

About our Nursery
Busy Bees Guildford, rated Good by Ofsted, has a capacity of 77 children and features a longstanding staff team that fosters a familiar and nurturing environment. Our nursery is conveniently located just five minutes from Guildford town centre by car and offers easy access to public transportation, making it convenient for families. We provide free parking for staff and offer complimentary lunches. Additionally, we accommodate flexible working arrangements, allowing full‑time staff to choose between four or five working days, creating a supportive work‑life balance.

Busy Bees Benefits (selected highlights)

• 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)
• 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 a huge array of retail discounts, a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health, a Celebrating You section showcasing how we recognise and reward our valued team members, and a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing 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 the 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!