Nursery Room Leader

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

Job summary

A leading nursery provider in Weldon is seeking a passionate Room Leader to oversee learning activities and ensure high standards of care. You will create a stimulating environment for children, lead a supportive team, and communicate children's progress with families. This role offers competitive salary, professional development, and a range of benefits including childcare discounts and flexible hours. Apply now to make a positive impact on young learners!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Menopause support

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years setting with supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to foster children's development and create positive relationships with families.
• Strong leadership and teamwork capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of age-appropriate activities.
• Create a safe and stimulating learning environment.
• Ensure children's development and wellbeing are communicated with parents.
• Oversee health and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

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 – offers fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.

About our Nursery

Join Busy Bees at our Corby Priors Hall nursery, rated Good by Ofsted, with a capacity of 120 children. Our purpose‑built centre is located in the heart of the Priors Hall estate, providing an ideal environment for children to thrive. We maintain strong partnerships with local businesses, including the Priors Hall Care Home, enhancing our community connections. While the nursery is situated on the Priors Hall Park Estate with limited bus services, free parking is available for staff and families. We offer professional development opportunities and further training, alongside flexible hours to meet the needs of our staff and the nursery.

Busy Bees Benefits

In addition to the supportive culture, we provide:

• 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
• Access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive – offering huge 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 showcasing how we recognise and reward our valued team members
• 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!