Senior Nursery Room Leader

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

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Greater London is seeking a Senior Room Leader to oversee multiple rooms and ensure effective educational practices. You will mentor staff, adapt curricula for diverse needs, and ensure compliance with safeguarding protocols. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 qualification in early years education and experience in a leadership role. Apply now to take the next step in your career!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 28 days holiday per year

50% childcare discount

Ongoing professional development

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure educational strategies are consistent across rooms.
• Lead and adapt the curriculum to meet children's needs.
• Mentor and develop Room Leaders.
• Oversee children's wellbeing and safeguarding.
• Foster strong relationships with parents.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Inclusivity

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 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. You’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.

Charitable Commitment

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

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Hammersmith Ravenscourt, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 117 children and provides a setting where children are nurtured in a space designed for play, learning, and exploration. The nursery is conveniently located with easy access via the Piccadilly, District, Hammersmith, and City lines, and is a two-minute walk from Ravenscourt Park Station on the District line. The nursery offers complimentary lunches for the children, and includes a roof garden for imaginative play, including activities like the Wendy House and a mud kitchen.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• The Hive benefits and wellbeing hub with discounts across 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 and learn new practices

Additionally, you’ll have access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, offering a range of retail discounts and a Wellbeing Hub with resources for physical and mental health. The Celebrating You section recognises and rewards team members, and Grow with Us provides development opportunities and training to help you thrive 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 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!