Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees Childcare; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking a Room Leader to oversee educational strategies in multiple rooms. This leadership role requires a Level 3 qualification in early years education and experience in an early years setting. You will ensure a safe and stimulating learning environment while fostering a high-performing team. The ideal candidate is passionate about child development and building positive relationships with families. Enjoy competitive salary and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years setting, supervisory experience preferred.
• Passionate about fostering children’s development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute age-appropriate activities and curriculum.
• Create a safe and stimulating learning environment.
• Oversee children's development and wellbeing.

Skills

Strong leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 qualification or above 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 our Nursery

Our beautiful Newcastle Quorum nursery has an Ofsted rating of Outstanding, and a capacity of 108. We have a longstanding and dedicated team that has the children at the centre of everything that we do. We also have our own allotment space within the business park where we grow our own fruit and vegetables. Located within the business park, with access to free parking, a free shuttle bus service linking us to the local metro four lane ends just 1 minute walk away. Bus routes linking us to the city centre just 1 minute walk away.

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
• Access to Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, with retail discounts and a Wellbeing Hub
• Celebrating You section recognising and rewarding our valued team members
• Grow with Us area sharing development opportunities and training to thrive 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!