Senior Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees Childcare; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking a Senior Room Leader to oversee educational strategies and practices across multiple rooms. You will lead a team, ensuring the highest standards of care and learning, while fostering strong relationships with parents. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in early years education and experience in a supervisory role. This position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday per year

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave bonuses

Qualifications

• Experienced in an early years setting, preferably in a supervisory role.
• Strong capability in leading teams and fostering collaboration.
• Ability to support children with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee educational strategies across multiple rooms.
• Mentor Room Leaders and promote a high-performing team.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication

Inclusive environment fostering

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. 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. We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. Our Bee Curious curriculum is designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. We support community involvement through our partnership with BBC Children in Need.

About our Nursery: Busy Bees Harpenden Rothamsted Lodge is an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity for 76 children. Our longstanding staff are dedicated to their professional development, with many working towards their Level 3 qualifications, and over 50% qualified as First Aid responders. The nursery is situated in a rural location with large outdoor spaces for children to explore. We benefit from convenient bus routes and a nearby train station for easy access. We offer free parking and a complimentary lunch for our staff, creating a supportive working environment. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in early childhood education.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Hive benefits and wellbeing hub with discounts across a wide range of retailers
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off
• 50% childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
• Support for menopause through Peppy
• Financial support through Salary Finance
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Easy access to a workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
• Opportunities to travel to other countries and experience different cultures
• Hive Benefits and Wellbeing platform with discounts and resources for health and wellbeing
• A Celebrating You section recognizing and rewarding our team
• Grow with Us area with development opportunities and training

What to Expect as a Senior Nursery Room Leader

• Ensure educational strategies and practices are consistent across multiple rooms
• Lead planning and delivery of activities, adapting the curriculum to meet diverse needs
• Mentor and develop Room Leaders, promoting a collaborative and high-performing team
• Oversee wellbeing and safeguarding of children, making adaptations to support children with additional needs
• Foster strong relationships with parents and keep 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