Senior Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

28 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Birthday off

50% childcare discount

Pension access

Job summary

Busy Bees West Ealing is seeking a Senior Nursery Room Leader / Third in Charge to oversee multiple rooms and ensure seamless educational delivery across the centre.

You will mentor Room Leaders, promote collaboration, and uphold high standards of care and learning in a Ofsted Outstanding environment. This is a hands‑on leadership role with a focus on safeguarding and family partnerships.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or higher in early years education.
• Experience in supervisory or leadership roles within an early years setting.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication abilities.
• Ability to foster an inclusive, supportive environment for children and staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple rooms and ensure education strategies are consistent across them.
• Lead planning and delivery of activities, adapting curriculum to meet needs.
• Mentor and develop Room Leaders, promoting a high‑performing team.
• Safeguard wellbeing of children and support those with additional needs.
• Build strong relationships with parents and keep them informed of development.
• Ensure health, safety and safeguarding protocols are followed centre‑wide.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Mentoring

Education

Level 3 qualification in early years education

Job description

Join Our Team at Busy Bees West Ealing!

Job Title: Senior Nursery Room Leader / Third in Charge

Salary: £15.30 per hour

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

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

Busy Bees West Ealing, rated Outstanding by Ofsted, accommodates 53 children and is uniquely set in two buildings on Green Man Passage, featuring both a baby nursery and a day nursery. Both facilities operate within a vibrant and secure environment where indoor and outdoor play inspires learning and creativity among all age ranges. Conveniently tucked away from the busy main roads of Ealing, our nursery is located just off West Ealing High Street. We provide complimentary lunches for our children, ensuring a nurturing and enriching experience for all who attend.

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!
• 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, experience different cultures and learn new practices.

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.

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.