Nursery Room Manager

Busy Bees Childcare; Surrey Heath; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Surrey Heath is seeking a passionate Room Leader for their new nursery. This role involves creating engaging learning experiences for children, leading and inspiring your team, and fostering positive relationships with families. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification in early years education and experience in a supervisory position. The position offers competitive pay starting at £14.77 per hour and numerous benefits including career progression, childcare discount, and wellbeing perks.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Career progression

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

Celebrating You section

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or above in early years education.
• Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to inspire a team.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging learning experiences for children.
• Lead and inspire the nursery team with enthusiasm.
• Support children's development and maintain family relationships.
• 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 in early years education

Job description

Introduction

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, joining us in giving our children the best start in life!

Benefits

• Competitive pay – £14.77 per hour!
• Career progression – Grow with us through training & development!
• Birthday off – Yes, really.
• 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!
• Exclusive access to Hive, our benefits & wellbeing platform‑filled with retail discounts and a wellbeing hub.
• Celebrating You section recognising our valued team members.
• Grow with Us area packed with development opportunities and training.

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.

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 – funds community events and supports 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!