Senior Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees; Crowborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking nursery group dedicated to providing the best start for children! As a Senior Nursery Room Leader, you will play a vital role in creating engaging educational spaces and leading a collaborative team. With a strong focus on professional development and a supportive environment, this position offers you the chance to thrive while making a positive impact on young learners. Enjoy generous benefits, including up to 28 days of holiday, childcare discounts, and a comprehensive wellbeing hub. Take the next step in your leadership career and apply today!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

25% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday

Your birthday off

Enhanced family leave

Menopause support

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years setting with supervisory or leadership experience.
• Ability to foster an inclusive and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of activities, adapting curriculum for diverse needs.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding protocols.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Inclusive Environment Fostering

Education

Level 3 Qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

Role Overview:

Be part of something amazing! We're launching a brand-new centre in Crowborough and looking for passionate people to join our team!

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.

Busy Bees 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!
• 25% 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)

But wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.

Role Responsibilities:

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!

Required Qualifications:

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.