Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees Nurseries; Guildford; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Guildford is seeking a Room Leader to oversee educational strategies and inspiring a team to achieve high standards. The role requires a Level 3 qualification in early years education and experience in a supervisory capacity. Enjoy a supportive work environment, comprehensive benefits, and development opportunities, creating a positive impact on children's lives.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 28 days holiday

50% childcare discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory experience as a Room Leader or similar.
• Ability to inspire and lead a team towards high standards of care.
• Ensuring the wellbeing and development of young children.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of age-appropriate activities.
• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Oversee children's development and communicate progress to parents.

Skills

Strong leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Passionate about children's development

Education

Level 3 qualification in early years education

Job description

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.

• 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.


• 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!

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

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. The 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.

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 of retail discounts that help your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcases the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area shares the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.