Senior Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees Childcare; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking a Senior Room Leader to oversee educational strategies across multiple rooms. In this role, you will mentor team members and ensure the wellbeing of children. The ideal candidate should have a Level 3 qualification or above in early years education and experience in a leadership role. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, including professional development opportunities and a flexible work week.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday

50% childcare discount

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years setting, preferably in a leadership role.
• Ability to foster an inclusive environment for children and team members.
• Understanding of health and safeguarding protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead educational strategies across multiple rooms.
• Mentor Room Leaders for a collaborative team.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Level 3 qualification 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 have won awards for our workplace culture. We strive to ensure that every team member 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. You’ll be introduced to our Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. We are proud of our charitable commitment through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, which provides opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children’s lives.

About our Nursery: Busy Bees in Droitwich is an Ofsted-rated Good facility with a capacity for 86 children. Our long-standing staff are committed to providing quality care. The newly refurbished centre features a large outdoor play space, with a Forest School program coming soon. We collaborate with a local care home to enrich children’s experiences. The nursery is conveniently located a 10-minute walk from the train station and accessible by local bus routes, with free staff parking. We offer a flexible four-day work week option to help you balance work and career development in early childhood education.

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.

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, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to foster an inclusive and supportive environment for both children and team members.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Access to the Hive benefits and wellbeing hub with retailer discounts
• 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
• Support through Peppy for menopause, Salary Finance for financial wellbeing, and EAP with Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme and workplace pension via Cushon
• Private Medical Insurance (PMI) at a discounted rate
• Opportunities to travel to other countries and learn new practices