Nursery Room Manager

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

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Lightwater is seeking a passionate Room Leader to create engaging learning experiences and lead the nursery team. You will support children's development and maintain positive relationships with families. The ideal candidate possesses a Level 3 qualification in early years education and experience in an early years setting. Enjoy competitive pay, career progression, and various wellbeing perks. Apply now and help shape the future generation!

Benefits

Competitive pay

Career progression

Birthday off

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday

Menopause support

Wellbeing perks

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension & financial perks

Travel opportunities

Enhanced family leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Passion for fostering children’s development.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging learning experiences for children.
• Lead and inspire the nursery team.
• Support children’s development and maintain family relations.
• Plan educational activities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational 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 brand-new Busy Bees nursery in West End, Guildford this Winter and this is YOUR chance to be part of something truly special! 110 little learners will soon be exploring, laughing, and growing—and we need a passionate Room Leader to join us in giving our children the best start in life.

This is your chance to be part of something fresh, exciting, and built from the ground up. Be a founding team member, help shape the nursery culture, and create an environment where children and staff thrive together.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US AS A ROOM LEADER

✨ Exclusive Busy Bees Benefits ✨

💷 Competitive pay – £14.27 per hour

🚀 Career progression – Grow with us through training & development

🎂 Birthday off – 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.

WHAT YOU'LL DO AS A ROOM LEADER

• Create engaging, exciting learning experiences for children
• Lead & inspire your nursery team with enthusiasm & creativity
• 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

ARE YOU OUR PERFECT ROOM LEADER?

We’re searching for dynamic, passionate, and skilled childcare professionals to join our team.

Do you have…?

• 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!