Nursery Room Leader

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking nursery group dedicated to providing exceptional early years education. As a Room Leader, you will inspire your team and implement engaging educational strategies that foster children's growth and development. With a supportive environment and a unique curriculum, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on young learners. Enjoy competitive benefits, including generous holiday, professional development, and a nurturing workplace culture focused on wellbeing. This role is perfect for passionate individuals looking to thrive in their careers while making a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

50% childcare discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Your birthday off

Financial support through Salary Finance

Menopause support through Peppy

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or above in early years education required.
• Experience in an early years setting with supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of age-appropriate activities.
• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment for children.
• Oversee children's development and wellbeing.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Child Development Knowledge

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 Woking Knaphill, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 130 children and features a dedicated staff team with long-standing experience who are nurturing and caring towards each child. We work collaboratively to provide the best opportunities for children in our care. Our nursery offers engaging programs such as Melody Bear for Bombos and Bumbles, as well as Stretch and Grow sessions for preschoolers, promoting physical activity and creativity. Additionally, we provide free parking for staff, ensuring convenient access to our nurturing environment where children can thrive and develop.

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!