Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees In Portishead; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking nursery group dedicated to nurturing children's growth and development. As a Room Leader, you will inspire your team and create engaging educational spaces that foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and career progression. With a commitment to community involvement and employee wellbeing, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives. If you're ready to lead and inspire, apply now!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Employee Assistance Programme

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday

Birthday off

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Financial support through Salary Finance

Menopause support through Peppy

Qualifications

• Experience in early years education with supervisory experience preferred.
• Passionate about fostering children's development and building family relationships.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Child Development

Education

Level 3 qualification in early years education

Job description

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
Sevenoaks Riverhead, rated Good by Ofsted, is a purpose-built nursery with a capacity of 93 children, featuring a spacious two-floor layout and a large garden for outdoor play. Our nursery has strong links with the local community, including the nearby library, and is conveniently located close to Dunton Green and Sevenoaks train station, with good bus routes available. We offer free onsite parking and provide a range of extracurricular activities, supported by our longstanding staff who are dedicated to creating a nurturing environment for all children.

Busy Bees 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.

But wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge 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!