Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees Childcare; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Shrewsbury is seeking a skilled Room Leader to oversee education and care across multiple rooms. You will create engaging activities, support your team, and ensure a nurturing environment for children. The ideal candidate has a Level 3 qualification in early years education and a passion for children's development. Enjoy benefits such as a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday

50% childcare discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years setting, supervisory experience is an advantage.
• Passionate about fostering children’s development.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication

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 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

Join our exceptional team at Busy Bees in Shrewsbury, an Ofsted-rated Outstanding facility with a capacity of 119 children. Our longstanding staff is deeply passionate about providing children with the best start in life. We feature our own Forest School located in a spacious garden, offering unique outdoor learning experiences. Conveniently accessible via a bus service to the Business Park, we also provide free parking for our staff. To support work-life balance, we offer a flexible four-day working week option, making it a wonderful opportunity to grow your career in early childhood education.

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 a 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 showcases 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!