Senior Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees Nurseries; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking a Senior Room Leader to oversee educational strategies and mentor team members. The role requires a Level 3 qualification in early years education and experience in a supervisory position. Benefits include a competitive salary, ongoing professional development, and unique perks like birthday leave and discounted childcare.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

50% childcare discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years setting with supervisory or leadership experience.
• Ability to foster an inclusive and supportive environment.
• Strong skills in mentoring and developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee educational strategies across rooms.
• Lead planning and delivery of activities.
• Mentor Room Leaders and ensure children's wellbeing.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Adaptability to diverse needs

Education

Level 3 qualification in early years education

Job description

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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 St Albans Hospital is an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 51, located just a 15-minute walk from the town centre with convenient bus stops right outside. The nursery offers free parking and lunch for employees, along with the flexibility of a four-day working week option, creating an appealing and supportive work environment for staff.

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 schemeEasy 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.