Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees Nurseries; Horsham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hive benefits

28 days holiday

Birthday off

Childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Peppy menopause support

Salary Finance

EAP & mental health

Cycle to work

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Job summary

Busy Bees Horsham is seeking a Room Leader to oversee multiple rooms, inspiring the team to deliver high standards of care and learning.

You will lead planning and development of the Bee Curious curriculum, create a safe, inclusive environment, and ensure child progress is tracked and communicated to families. This role offers leadership opportunities within a supportive nursery network.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or higher in early years education.
• Experience in an early years setting with supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of age-appropriate activities.
• Create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Foster a high-performing team through supportive leadership.
• Oversee development and wellbeing of children; track progress and communicate with parents.
• Take on the Key Person role for a group of children.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team leadership

Supervisory experience

Education

Level 3 early years qualification

Job description

Room Leader Role

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 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 Horsham, rated Good by Ofsted, has a capacity of 130 children and features a passionate team dedicated to giving every child the best start in life. Our staff actively participate in network meetings and training around West Sussex to build strong links with other nurseries and schools, enhancing our collaborative efforts in early childhood education. Conveniently located just a 10-minute walk from Little Haven station and with a bus stop just one minute from the nursery offering regular services, we ensure easy access for families. We also provide free parking for staff, fostering a supportive and accessible work environment.

Busy Bees Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to the Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, which offers a wide range of retail discounts, a wellbeing hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health, a Celebrating You section showcasing recognition and rewards, and a Grow with Us area sharing development opportunities and training.

• 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!