Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees Nurseries; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery provider in Nottingham is seeking a Room Leader to oversee the educational strategies in multiple rooms. This leadership role demands inspiring a team to achieve high standards of care and learning for children. Ideal candidates should have a Level 3 qualification in early years education and experience in supervising staff. The nursery offers a supportive environment with professional development opportunities and competitive benefits including up to 28 days holiday, childcare discounts, and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years setting, supervisory experience preferred as a Room Leader or Manager.
• Passionate about fostering children's development and building positive relationships with families.
• Ensure health and safety standards are adhered to.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of educational activities.
• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Oversee children's development and communicate progress to parents.
• Take on the role of Key Person for a group of children.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 qualification or above in early years education

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.

Join our exceptional team at Busy Bees Nottingham University, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 96 children. Our nursery features five warm and welcoming base rooms, each designed to provide a stimulating environment for children to grow and develop during their early years. Each room has its own dedicated Astro Turf outdoor area, surrounded by trees and wildlife, allowing children to explore nature and engage in outdoor play. Our long-standing staff team is dedicated to going above and beyond, ensuring that every child in our care receives the best possible start in life. Conveniently located on the Nottingham University campus, close to the QMC hospital, our nursery offers easy access for families and staff alike.

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.

Qualifications and Skills

• 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.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met, maintaining a clean and secure environment.

Make a positive impact on young learners - apply now!

Why Work at Busy Bees

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. We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive.

Our unique Bee Curious curriculum is designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.

Benefits and Wellbeing

• 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 to help your money 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 exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.