Nursery Room Manager

Busy Bees; Stansted Mountfitchet; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking a passionate Room Leader to create engaging learning experiences for children. You will support their development while fostering positive relationships with families. Ideal candidates should have a Level 3 qualification in early years education and relevant experience. This role offers competitive pay at £30,721.60 per annum and numerous exclusive benefits.

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

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in early years education required.
• Experience in an early years setting, ideally as a Room Leader.
• Strong leadership and communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging learning experiences for children.
• Support children's development and maintain relationships with families.
• Plan fun and educational activities.

Skills

Dynamic leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Passion for children's development

Education

Level 3 qualification in early years education

Job description

Role Overview

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

• Competitive pay - GBP30,721.60 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 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

• What You\'ll Do As A Room Leader
• 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

Qualifications

• 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!