Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees Childcare; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK seeks a Room Leader to oversee multiple rooms and integrate educational strategies. In this role, you will inspire your team to achieve high standards of care and create a stimulating learning environment. The ideal candidate has a Level 3 qualification in early years education and experience in a supervisory role. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including professional development and a supportive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday

50% childcare discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years setting is required.
• Supervisory experience as a Nursery Room Leader or similar is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning of age-appropriate activities.
• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Oversee child development and wellbeing.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Passion for child 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.

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 Harrogate Pannal Ash

The nursery is an Ofsted-rated "Good" nursery with a capacity of 86 children, located in a converted, detached house across two floors. It offers three stimulating and welcoming rooms, with additional space for keyworker group activities or quiet relaxation. It is conveniently situated on the main bus route into Harrogate and just a 10-minute walk from the train station. The facility provides free parking for families. Strong connections with local schools ensure a smooth transition for children moving on to primary education. The nursery also offers weekly extracurricular activities like football, music, and language classes, and the children regularly visit a local Residential Home for arts, crafts, and singing, which is enjoyed by all.

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
• Hive Benefits and Wellbeing platform with retail discounts and Wellbeing Hub
• Celebrating You and Grow with Us development areas

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!