Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees Childcare; South Wonston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the United Kingdom seeks a Room Leader to oversee educational strategies and inspire a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will possess a Level 3 qualification in early years education and experience in leadership roles within early years settings. Responsibilities include planning age-appropriate activities, ensuring health and safety standards, and fostering relationships with children and families. This position offers excellent professional development and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday per year

50% childcare discount

Financial support through Salary Finance

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to foster positive relationships with families and develop children's skills.
• Strong passion for creating a stimulating learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of age-appropriate activities.
• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Oversee children's wellbeing and progress.
• Maintain health and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Passion for child development

Education

Level 3 qualification or above 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

Busy Bees Winchester Sutton Scotney, rated Outstanding by Ofsted, is a charming converted chapel nursery with a capacity of 69 children, conveniently located just a 10‑minute drive from both Andover and Winchester. Our longstanding staff team brings a diverse range of skills and passions, creating a rich and supportive learning environment. As a local village nursery, we maintain strong connections with local businesses and frequently take walks around the picturesque area to enhance our children's experience. Sutton Scotney is easily accessible from the A34, A303, and surrounding local villages, ensuring that families can conveniently reach us.

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 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 shares 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!