Senior Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees In Portishead; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in childcare is seeking a passionate Senior Room Leader to inspire and lead a dedicated team. This role involves overseeing educational strategies, mentoring staff, and ensuring a nurturing environment for children. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive workplace culture, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact on young learners' lives. Join a forward-thinking organization that values creativity and community involvement, and take your leadership career to the next level while enjoying a range of attractive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Discounts across retailers

Up to 28 days holiday

Birthday off

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Menopause support

Financial support

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in early years settings with supervisory or leadership roles.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of educational activities across multiple rooms.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding protocols.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Mentoring

Inclusivity

Education

Level 3 qualification 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, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.

About our Nursery
Busy Bees Fulham, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 130 children and offers a caring, family environment dedicated to providing the "best start in life" for every child in our care. We focus on nurturing, embracing, and building each other, which is evident throughout the center, supported by an incredibly experienced, strong, and diverse team that meets the needs of children across all age ranges. Conveniently located in Southwest London, close to Parsons Green, our nursery provides a complimentary lunch for all children. Our amazing childcare setting features a dance studio, as well as an outdoor space and garden for children to explore. With endless opportunities at Busy Bees Fulham, your child will learn while having fun!

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.

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!