Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees Childcare; Tetford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in England is seeking an experienced Room Leader to oversee educational strategies and provide exceptional care. You will lead a team, foster children's development, and create a safe learning environment. The ideal candidate has a Level 3 qualification in early years education and is passionate about nurturing young learners. This role offers competitive salary and numerous benefits including career development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday

50% childcare discount

Birthday off

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years setting with supervisory experience is advantageous.
• Ability to foster positive relationships with families.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of age-appropriate activities.
• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Foster a high-performing team through supportive leadership.
• Oversee children’s development and wellbeing.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Passion for children's development

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 dedicated team at Busy Bees in Thetford, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 72 children. Our longstanding staff is committed to providing exceptional care in a nurturing environment that features a spacious outdoor area and a Nature Garden for exploration. The nursery benefits from various transport links and local amenities, making it easily accessible. Staff enjoy free lunch and parking, as well as a generous one-hour lunch break. We are open to discussing flexible working patterns to accommodate your needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and engaging setting focused on children's development.

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 to help your money go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section recognises and rewards our valued team members. 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!