Nursery Room Manager

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

Job summary

A leading nursery group is seeking a passionate Room Leader in Stansted Mountfitchet. The role involves creating engaging learning experiences, supporting child development, and building relationships with families. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 qualification in early years education and experience in a supervisory role. Benefits include competitive pay, childcare discounts, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Career progression

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday

Wellbeing perks

Pension and financial perks

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create engaging learning experiences for children.
• Support children’s development and maintain positive relationships with families.
• Plan fun, educational activities to spark curiosity.
• Ensure the highest health and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Passion for child development

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 as we welcome 80 little learners who will soon be exploring, laughing, and growing. We’re looking for passionate Room Leaders to join us in giving 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

• Exclusive Busy Bees Benefits
• Competitive pay – £30,721.60 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 – 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
• Exclusive access to Hive: Benefits & Wellbeing platform with a Wellbeing Hub, Celebrating You, and Grow with Us areas

What You'll Do

• 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

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!