Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees Childcare; Oadby and Wigston; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Oadby and Wigston is seeking a Room Leader to oversee educational strategies and inspire team performance. The ideal candidate has a Level 3 qualification in early years education and experience in a supervisory role. This position offers a competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive environment for nurturing young learners.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 28 days holiday

50% childcare discount

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years setting, preferably as a Nursery Room Leader or Manager.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Ability to create positive relationships with families.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Passion for child development

Education

Level 3 qualification in early years education

Job description

Overview

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 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 Wigston Magna is rated "Good" by Ofsted and has a capacity of 54 children. Established in 1995, our nursery offers a warm, welcoming, and stimulating environment. Housed across two floors, our four bright and cheerful rooms are designed to provide children with ample space to learn, develop, and have fun while prioritizing their comfort. Our outdoor play area encourages physical activity, healthy habits, and exploration of the world around them. Our practitioners prepare and plan activities that engage children in the outdoor learning environment, ensuring access to all areas of learning outside. We are conveniently located near Wigston Magna's shopping centre and adjacent to Memorial Park, allowing practitioners to support children in exploring their local area. With good links to local transport, this high-quality nursery is perfect for busy parents seeking early years learning in a convenient location.

Benefits

Busy Bees Benefits include: competitive salary; ongoing professional development and career progression; our Hive benefits and wellbeing hub with discounts across retailers; up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays); your birthday off; 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 workplace pension through Cushon; discounted Private Medical Insurance; opportunities to travel to other countries and learn new practices. Access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, with extensive retail discounts and a Wellbeing Hub. A Celebrating You section recognises and rewards our team, plus Grow with Us for training and development opportunities.

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!