Senior Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees Childcare; Leeds; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking a Senior Room Leader in Leeds to inspire and support a high-performing team. You will oversee multiple rooms, ensuring educational practices are consistent and fostering an inclusive environment for both children and staff. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and organisational skills, along with a Level 3 qualification in early years education. This position offers competitive salary and extensive benefits for employees.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 28 days holiday per year

50% childcare discount

Ongoing professional development and career progression

Menopause support

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years setting with supervisory or leadership experience.
• Ability to foster an inclusive environment for children and team members.
• Strong understanding of educational strategies for early years.

Responsibilities

• Oversee educational strategies across multiple rooms.
• Lead planning and delivery of activities based on diverse needs.
• Mentor and develop Room Leaders for a high-performing team.
• Ensure wellbeing and safeguarding of children.
• Maintain strong relationships with parents regarding child's development.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication

Education

Level 3 qualification or above in early years education

Job description

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. 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 – offers fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.

About our Nursery

At Busy Bees Leeds, Guiseley, rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted, our nursery features bright and airy rooms designed to spark your child’s imagination. Each room is tailored to different age groups, ensuring every child engages in activities perfectly suited to their interests and developmental stages. Our expansive garden area serves as a paradise for little explorers, offering a safe space for them to discover their independence while enjoying the fresh air. Equipped with a variety of engaging activities and outdoor equipment, including thrilling slides and fun tricycles, this space invites children to embark on exciting adventures. Conveniently located on Guiseley Retail Park, just off the A658, our nursery is perfectly situated for commuters, being only a 20‑minute drive to Bradford’s city centre and a mere 25‑minute drive to the vibrant city of Leeds. For those using public transport, Guiseley train station is just a pleasant 10‑minute walk away. Additionally, a nearby bus stop on Guiseley Retail Park serves multiple routes, enhancing accessibility for families on the go. Free parking is also available for your convenience.

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
• Access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive – offering huge array of retail discounts, 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, and 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.

Take the next step in your leadership career at Busy Bees – apply today!