Nursery Room Leader. Job in Wigan Education & Training Jobs

Busy Bees; Chorley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking a Room Leader to oversee educational strategies across multiple rooms. In this leadership role, you will inspire your team to provide the highest standards of care and learning. Ideal candidates will possess a Level 3 qualification in early years education and supervisory experience. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including professional development opportunities and childcare discounts, making it the perfect next step for those passionate about nurturing children's development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years setting is strongly preferred.
• Supervisory experience as a Nursery Room Leader or Manager is an advantage.
• Ability to build positive relationships with families.

Responsibilities

• Lead age-appropriate activities and curriculum planning.
• Create an inclusive and stimulating learning environment.
• Oversight of children's development and wellbeing.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication

Passion for child development

Education

Level 3 qualification in early years education

Job description

Role 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

Busy Bees Scholes, rated "Good" by Ofsted, has a capacity of 94 children and offers an ideal environment for every child to learn, develop, and thrive, ensuring they get the best start in life. The nursery features four bright and welcoming rooms, each tailored to cater to different age groups and developmental levels, allowing your little one to flourish alongside peers at a similar stage. In addition to a wide range of resources within the nursery rooms, there are two spacious garden areas where children can continue to explore their imagination outdoors. Conveniently located just a short 5-minute drive from Wigan town center, the nursery is also easily accessible by public transport, with bus stops nearby on Vauxhall Road and Wellington Street served by routes 630 and 575. For those traveling by bus, the town center bus station is only a 10-minute walk away. Free parking is available for staff.

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.

Role Responsibilities

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.

Required Qualifications

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!