Senior Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees Childcare; Colton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Colton is seeking a Senior Room Leader to oversee educational strategies across multiple rooms. This leadership role involves mentoring staff while ensuring high standards of care and safeguarding for children. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in early years education and supervisory experience. Benefits include competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Inclusivity

Education

Level 3 qualification in early years education

Job description

Senior Room Leader

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

At Busy Bees Leeds, Colton Mill, rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted, we provide a vibrant and engaging environment where every child can learn and thrive through a diverse range of exciting activities and fantastic learning resources. Our bright, welcoming rooms are designed to spark creativity and laughter, offering endless opportunities for your child to explore their imagination. The fun continues outdoors in our spacious, enclosed garden, where children can enjoy fresh air and learn to take safe risks under the careful supervision of our dedicated staff. Conveniently located just off the M1 at Junction 46, our nursery is situated on Stile Hill Way, making it easily accessible with Leeds City Centre just a 20‑minute drive away. For families using public transport, there is a bus stop nearby on Stile Hill Way, served by bus routes 19, 19A, and 22. Free parking is also available for added convenience, ensuring a hassle‑free visit.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Our '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 another countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices
• Access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, offering huge array of retail discounts and a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health
• Celebrating You section showcasing ways we recognise and reward our valued team members
• Dedicated Grow with Us area sharing exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees

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!