Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees Nurseries; Worksop; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Worksop is seeking a Room Leader to oversee multiple rooms, guiding the educational and developmental strategies for children. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in early years education, strong leadership skills, and a passion for fostering children's growth. This role offers competitive salary and numerous benefits including professional development and childcare discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Your birthday off

Enhanced family leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to create a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Skilled in fostering children's development and communicating with families.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of age-appropriate activities.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met.
• Track and communicate children's progress with parents.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Passion for early childhood education

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. Join the dedicated team at Busy Bees Worksop, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 85 children, where we provide a bright and airy environment for children to learn, develop, and grow. Our nursery features engaging outdoor areas designed for exploration and play, supporting overall child development and providing a safe space for children to enhance their physical skills and boost their confidence. Conveniently located just a short drive from the centre of Worksop, our nursery is easily accessible by car, public transport, or on foot. The nearest train station, Worksop, is only a six‑minute drive away. We also offer free parking for added convenience. If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to make a positive impact in children’s lives, we would love to welcome you to our friendly and supportive community at Busy Bees Worksop.

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.
• 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.

About Busy Bees

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.

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 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 showcases the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area shares exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.