Nursery Room Leader

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading nursery group dedicated to providing the best start in life for children. As a Room Leader, you will inspire and lead a team to create engaging educational experiences, ensuring the highest standards of care and learning. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on young learners while enjoying a supportive work environment. With a commitment to professional development and a range of attractive benefits, this position is perfect for passionate individuals looking to grow in their careers and contribute to a nurturing community.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday per year

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Menopause support

Financial support through Salary Finance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or above in early years education required.
• Experience in an early years setting preferred, ideally as a Room Leader.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of activities and curriculum.
• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment for children.
• Oversee children's development and maintain communication with parents.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Early Years Education

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
Busy Bees Twickenham Teddington, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 77 children in a boutique nursery located in a large, converted home within a residential area of Teddington. Our nursery is thoughtfully separated into four spacious rooms catering to babies, 1-2-year-olds, toddlers, and preschoolers. Just an 8-minute stroll from Teddington High Street, many of our parents live nearby and walk to the nursery, but we are also well-positioned for those using public transport, with multiple bus routes serving Teddington High Street and Teddington Train Station only a 7-minute walk away, offering South Central services into London Waterloo.We pride ourselves on providing top-quality childcare, featuring nutritious meals with a 5-star rating from the EHO and a recently refurbished garden that includes a large outdoor space and a separate safe area for babies. Our cozy baby room is equipped with an attached sleep room, and we have a total of four childcare rooms across two floors. Our long-standing staff members bring up to 15 years of experience, ensuring quality care and support for every child. Additionally, we offer extracurricular activities such as sports and dance, and we regularly welcome visits from the police and fire department, as well as a pottery club that joins us for annual celebrations.

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!