Senior Nursery Room Leader

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

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Birmingham seeks a Senior Room Leader to oversee multiple rooms and integrate educational strategies. In this role, you will mentor your team, ensure compliance with care standards, and foster relationships with parents. The ideal candidate has a Level 3 qualification in early years education and leadership experience in an early years setting. Join us to take the next step in your career!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years setting, ideally as Senior Nursery Room Leader or similar role.
• Ability to foster an inclusive and supportive environment for children and team members.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure educational strategies are consistent across rooms.
• Lead planning and delivery of activities to meet children's needs.
• Mentor and develop Room Leaders.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Level 3 qualification or above in early years education

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK. As a Senior Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning.

About Us

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured.

Why Work at Busy Bees?

We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.

Our Charitable Commitment

Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.

About Our Nursery

Busy Bees Birmingham St James Road is an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 116, located in the heart of Edgbaston. Housed in a converted building, the nursery offers a wide variety of learning experiences for children, both indoors and outdoors. We have strong connections with the local Children’s Centre and nearby schools, and we welcome parents to join in for celebrations like Christmas and Easter, as well as stay and play sessions. The nursery benefits from excellent transport links, being close to Five Ways train station, Edgbaston Village tram stop, and multiple bus routes, all within a 5-minute walk.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Hive benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!
• 50% childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
• Menopause support through Peppy
• Financial support through Salary Finance
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
• Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices
• Benefits and Wellbeing platform: Hive with retail discounts and a Wellbeing Hub
• Celebrating You – recognition and reward programmes
• Grow with Us – development opportunities and training

What to Expect as a Senior Nursery Room Leader

• Ensure that educational strategies and practices are consistent across multiple rooms.
• Lead the planning and delivery of activities, adapting the curriculum to meet the diverse needs of the children.
• Mentor and develop Room Leaders, promoting a collaborative and high-performing team.
• Oversee the wellbeing and safeguarding of children, making necessary adaptations to support children with additional needs.
• Foster strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child's development.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding protocols across the centre.

Ideal Candidate

• Level 3 qualification or above in early years education.
• Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory or leadership experience ideally as a Senior Nursery Room Leader, Senior Nursery Room Manager or Senior Nursery Practitioner.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to foster an inclusive and supportive environment for both children and team members.

Take the next step in your leadership career at Busy Bees—apply today!