Room Leader, Early Years – Lead & Inspire Teams

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd.; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

28 days holiday (incl bank holidays)

Birthday off

50% childcare discount

Wellbeing hub and discounts

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd. in Wakefield is seeking a Room Leader to oversee multiple rooms, driving the Bee Curious curriculum and ensuring high standards of care and learning.

You will lead a team, plan engaging activities, and act as Key Person, ensuring holistic development and close communication with families. The role emphasizes safeguarding, collaboration, and continuous improvement within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or above in Early Years Education.
• Experience in an early years setting with supervisory responsibilities is preferred.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills are essential.
• Passionate about fostering children's development and building positive relationships with families.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of age-appropriate activities and curriculum in your room.
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment for children.
• Foster a high-performing team through supportive leadership and collaboration.
• Oversee the development and wellbeing of children, tracking progress and communicating with parents.
• Take on the Key Person role to support holistic development and personal care needs of a group of children.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met and the environment is clean and secure.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Child development

Education

Level 3 EYFS

Job description

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd. in Wakefield is seeking a Room Leader to oversee multiple rooms, driving the Bee Curious curriculum and ensuring high standards of care and learning.

You will lead a team, plan engaging activities, and act as Key Person, ensuring holistic development and close communication with families. The role emphasizes safeguarding, collaboration, and continuous improvement within a supportive environment.