Nursery Room Manager

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

Job summary

A leading children's nursery group in Reading seeks a passionate Room Leader to create engaging learning experiences and lead a team. In this role, you'll support children's development and maintain positive family relationships. We value strong leadership and communication skills, alongside a Level 3 qualification in early years education. Join us in shaping a thriving nursery culture and enjoy competitive pay, career progression, and exclusive benefits. APPLY NOW to start your rewarding journey!

Benefits

Competitive pay

Career progression opportunities

Birthday off

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday

Menopause support

Wellbeing perks

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension and financial perks

Travel opportunities

Enhanced family leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years setting preferred.
• Supervisory experience as Nursery Room Leader or Manager is an advantage.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

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 abrand-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

✨Exclusive Busy Bees Benefits✨

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 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 ROOM LEADER

⭐Createengaging, 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 ROOM LEADER?

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!