Nursery Room Manager

Busy Bees; Oxford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Oxford is looking for a passionate Room Leader to join their new nursery. In this role, you will create engaging learning experiences for children and inspire your team. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in early years education and a strong passion for fostering children's development. The position offers competitive pay of £14.77 per hour, career progression opportunities, and various wellbeing perks.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Career progression

Birthday off

50% childcare discount

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, ideally as a Nursery Room Leader.
• Strong leadership skills to inspire and support your team.
• Ability to create engaging learning experiences for children.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging, exciting learning experiences for children.
• Lead and inspire your nursery team with enthusiasm.
• Support children's development and maintain positive relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication

Passion for children's 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 Binfield! Be Part of Something Amazing!

We're opening a brand-new, three-storey Busy Bees nursery in Binfield 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 in our Toddler Room, joining 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

• Competitive pay – £14.77 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 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 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
• 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

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 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!