Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees Nurseries; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group is seeking a Room Leader in St. Neots to oversee rooms and inspire a high-performing team. You will design age-appropriate activities and ensure children's progression while maintaining health and safety standards. This role requires a Level 3 qualification or above in early years education and strong leadership skills. Join the team dedicated to providing quality education and care, with excellent professional development opportunities and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development and career progression

Employee Assistance Programme

Up to 28 days holiday per year

50% childcare discount

Menopause support

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years setting.
• Supervisory experience as a Nursery Room Leader or similar role is an advantage.
• Ability to create an inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of age-appropriate activities.
• Ensure health and safety standards are maintained.
• Foster a high-performing team through supportive leadership.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Passionate about children's development

Education

Level 3 qualification or above in early years education

Job description

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.

Role 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.
• 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!

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, offers fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children’s lives. About our Nursery: Join our passionate team at Busy Bees in St Neots, an Ofsted‑rated Good nursery with a capacity of 93 children. Our dedicated staff focus on supporting each child to be their unique self, with an emphasis on building confidence and self‑esteem. We maintain strong links with local schools and are actively building connections with the nearby elderly home, fostering community engagement. Located in a quiet area just a five‑minute walk from local shops, eateries, and bus stops, our nursery offers convenience for families and staff alike. We provide free parking and a range of flexible working hours to suit your work‑life balance, from half days to full days and options for two to five‑day work weeks. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in early childhood education within a and community‑focused environment.

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 discountEnhanced 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 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 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.