Nursery Room Leader (Wigan)

Busy Bees Nurseries; Wigan; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group is seeking a Room Leader in Wigan to oversee multiple rooms and integrate educational strategies seamlessly. The candidate will inspire their team, ensuring high standards of care and learning are maintained. Responsibilities include leading age-appropriate activities, fostering children's development, and ensuring safety standards. Ideal candidates possess a Level 3 qualification in early years education and have a passion for child development. Join a supportive environment offering robust professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday per year

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to Benefits and Wellbeing platform

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years setting.
• Supervisory experience as a Nursery Room Leader or similar.
• Ability to foster strong relationships with families.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of activities in your room.
• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Track children's progress and communicate it with parents.
• Oversee the wellbeing of children in your care.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Passion for child development

Education

Level 3 qualification in early years education

Job description

Location : WN1 3QS, Wigan, Greater Manchester, North West, UK 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.

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

its 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

• 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

• 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 childrens development and creating positive relationships with families.
• Make a positive impact on young learners.

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