Senior Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees Childcare; Lewes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking a Senior Room Leader to oversee educational practices across multiple rooms. In this role, you will lead a team, ensure the highest standards of care, and support children's development. Ideal candidates have qualifications in early years education and supervisory experience. This position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits including a 50% childcare discount and up to 28 days holiday.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Financial support through Salary Finance

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years setting, ideally in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong ability to adapt activities for diverse needs.
• Excellent mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure educational strategies are consistent across rooms.
• Lead planning and delivery of activities.
• Mentor and develop Room Leaders.
• Oversee wellbeing and safeguarding protocols.
• Foster relationships with parents.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to foster inclusivity

Education

Level 3 qualification or above 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. As part of our team, 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 fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children\'s lives.

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Bicester Kingsmere, rated Good by Ofsted, is a purpose-built nursery that opened in 2018, accommodating up to 110 children. Our dedicated team actively involves parents in their children\'s development, ensuring they receive the best start in life. We invite local artists to collaborate with us, creating beautiful pieces for the children during the Christmas season. Conveniently located near two bus stops and a variety of amenities, we also offer free parking for staff, making access to our nurturing environment easy and convenient for families and educators alike.

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 Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, with retail discounts and a Wellbeing Hub
• Celebrating You section recognising and rewarding our valued team members
• Grow with Us area with development opportunities and training

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!