Nursery Room Manager

Busy Bees; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery organization in Cricklewood is seeking a passionate Nursery Room Manager to create engaging experiences for children and support their development. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 qualification and have experience in early years settings. Generous benefits include competitive pay, career progression, and 50% childcare discount. Join us to provide excellent early years education and make a meaningful impact!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday

Wellbeing perks

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years setting, preferably with supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership skills to inspire and support the team.
• Ability to create engaging learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging learning experiences for children.
• Lead and inspire the nursery team.
• Support children's development and maintain relationships with families.
• Plan educational activities.
• Ensure health, safety, and hygiene standards.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Passion for Child Development

Education

Level 3 qualification or above in early years education

Job description

Role Overview:

We’re Opening a New Busy Bees Nursery in Cricklewood! Be Part of Something Amazing!

Busy Bees has acquired and is transforming a stunning two-storey nursery in Cricklewood and this is your chance to be part of something truly special!

This October, 110 little learners will be exploring, laughing, and growing in a beautifully refurbished space designed to inspire. We’re looking for passionate Room Leaders to join us in delivering exceptional early years education and giving our children the very best start in life.

Excellent Transport Connections Just a 7-minute walk from Cricklewood Thameslink Station, with direct trains to Central London, Luton, and St Albans—ideal for commuters.

Well-Served by Local Bus Routes Multiple bus stops within a 3–7 minute walk, including Cricklewood Broadway and Sheldon Road, with access to routes: 16, 189, 226, 245, 260, 460, C11, plus night services N32 and N266.

Easy Access from Nearby Areas

• Kilburn – Just 2 minutes by train or 6 minutes by direct bus (C11)

• Willesden – 6-minute direct bus ride via routes like 260 and 266

• Golders Green – 10-minute journey via direct buses 245 and 460

Why You'll Love Working With Us As A Nursery Room Manager

✨Exclusive Busy Bees Benefits✨

Competitive pay– £31,761.60 per annum

Career progression– Grow with us through training & development!

Birthday off– Yes, really. Take the day to celebrate YOU!

50% childcare discount– Because family comes first!

Up to 28 days holiday– Including bank holidays!

Menopause support– Through Peppy, helping you through life’s milestones!

Wellbeing perks– Access to Hive, our fantastic wellbeing & retail discount hub!

Cycle to Work scheme– A healthy commute, a happier you!

Pension & financial perks– Easy access to workplace pension & Salary Finance support!

Travel opportunities– Work with childcare professionals across the world!

Enhanced family leave & return-to-work bonus– Because balance matters!

Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders– We've got your back!

PLUS:You’ll get exclusive access toHive, ourBenefits & Wellbeing platform—filled with retail discounts,a Wellbeing Hubsupporting your physical & mental health, aCelebrating You sectionrecognising our valued team members, and aGrow with Us areapacked with development opportunities and training.

Role Responsibilities:

What You'll Do As A Nursery Room Manager

⭐Create engaging, exciting learning experiences for children

⭐Lead & inspire your nursery team with enthusiasm & creativity

⭐Supportchildren’s development & maintain positive relationships with families

⭐Planfun, educational activities to spark curiosity & growth

⭐Ensurethe highest standards ofhealth, safety, and hygiene

Required Qualifications:

Are You Our Perfect Nursery Room Manager?

We’re searching fordynamic, passionate, and skilled childcare professionalsto join ourteam.

Do you have…?

Level 3 qualification or abovein early years education

Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory experience an advantage—ideally as aNursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager, or Nursery Practitioner

Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skillsto inspire and support your team

A passion for fostering children’s developmentand creating positive relationships with families

ABOUT US

Busy Bees is theUK’s leading nursery group, with nearly400 nurseries across the UKand even more overseas! We’reall about giving every child the best start in lifeand ensuring our teamfeels valued, heard, and supportedevery step of the way!

As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to ourBee Curious curriculum, designed to nurturewonder, creativity, and confidencein young learners!

Our Charitable Commitment– Through our partnership withBBC Children in Need, wefundraise, create community events, and help support children across the UK.

✨This is YOUR chance to be part of something exciting, rewarding, and career-changing. APPLY NOW and start your next adventure with Busy Bees!