Nursery Room Manager

Busy Bees; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK seeks a passionate Room Leader to create engaging learning experiences for children. Candidates must have a Level 3 qualification in early years education and experience in an early years setting, ideally as a Nursery Room Leader. This role offers competitive pay of £13.77 per hour, career progression, and various employee benefits including well-being support and family leave enhancements.

Benefits

Competitive pay - £13.77 per hour

Career progression opportunities

Birthday off

50% childcare discount

Menopause support

Wellbeing perks

Cycle to Work scheme

Enhanced family leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years setting.
• Supervisory experience as a Room Leader or similar is preferred.
• Passion for children's development and positive family relationships.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging learning experiences for children.
• Support children's development and maintain family relationships.
• Plan educational activities to spark curiosity.
• Ensure health, safety, and hygiene standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in early years education

Job description

Overview

We're Opening a Brand-New Busy Bees Nursery in Stansted! Be Part of Something Amazing!

We're opening a brand-new, two-storey Busy Bees nursery in Stansted and this is YOUR chance to be part of something truly special! 80 little learners will soon be exploring, laughing, and growing — and we need a passionate Room Leader in our Toddler Room, joining us in giving our children the best start in life!

The nursery is just a short walk from Stansted Mountfitchet train station, with direct services to London Liverpool Street and Cambridge. The nearest bus stop is on Lower Street, served by local routes including the 7, 7A, and 133, making your commute smooth and simple.

Why You\'ll Love Working With Us As A Room Leader

• Exclusive Busy Bees Benefits

Benefits

• Competitive pay - £13.77 per hour!
• 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 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 to Hive, our Benefits & Wellbeing platform - filled with retail discounts, a Wellbeing Hub supporting your physical & mental health, a Celebrating You section recognising our valued team members, and a Grow with Us area packed with development opportunities and training.

Role Responsibilities

• Create engaging, exciting learning experiences for children.
• Support children\'s development & maintain positive relationships with families.
• Plan fun, educational activities to spark curiosity & growth.
• Ensure the highest standards of health, safety, and hygiene.

Required Qualifications

• Are You Our Perfect Room Leader? We\'re searching for dynamic, passionate, and skilled childcare professionals to join our team.
• 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 to inspire and support your team.
• A passion for fostering children\'s development and creating positive relationships with families.

About Us

Busy Bees is the UK\'s leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and even more overseas. We\'re all about giving every child the best start in life and ensuring our team feels valued, heard, and supported every step of the way!

As part of our team, you\'ll be introduced to our Bee Curious curriculum, designed to nurture wonder, creativity, and confidence in young learners!

Our Charitable Commitment - Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we fundraise, 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!