Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees Childcare; Lewes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Lewes seeks a Room Leader to oversee multiple rooms and inspire a team to achieve high standards of care and learning. In this role, you will ensure educational strategies are integrated across the centre while fostering children's development in a stimulating environment. The ideal candidate has a Level 3 qualification in early years education and experience in a supervisory role.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday

Birthday off

Healthcare benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years setting, ideally as a Nursery Room Leader or Manager.
• Strong leadership and communication skills wanting to foster children's development.
• Ability to create an inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of age-appropriate activities.
• Create a safe and stimulating environment for children.
• Oversee children's development and wellbeing.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Passion for child development

Education

Level 3 qualification or above in early years education

Job description

Overview

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.

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 Lewes, rated Good by Ofsted, is a small center with a capacity of 51 children, featuring three dedicated rooms and a sleep room for rest. Our nursery boasts two gardens, providing ample outdoor space for play and exploration. We actively engage with the community through regular walks, helping children connect with their surroundings. Conveniently located near the local station and with numerous bus routes and shops close by, we ensure accessibility for families while fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment for all children.

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

You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array 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.

Make a positive impact on young learners—apply now!