Senior Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees Nurseries; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Birthday off

Childcare discount

Mental health support

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries in Mansfield invites applications for a Senior Nursery Room Leader. You will oversee multiple rooms, shape the Bee Curious curriculum, and lead a team to deliver high-quality care and learning across the centre.

This leadership role requires Level 3+ in early years, strong communication, and the ability to support staff development while safeguarding children and engaging with families.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or above in early years education.
• Supervisory or leadership experience in an early years setting.
• Ability to foster an inclusive and supportive environment for children and staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure educational strategies are consistent across multiple rooms.
• Lead planning and delivery of activities, adapting curriculum to meet needs.
• Mentor and develop Room Leaders, promoting collaboration and high performance.
• Oversee wellbeing and safeguarding, supporting children with additional needs.
• Build strong relationships with parents and keep them informed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Team mentoring

Education

Level 3 qualification in early years education

Job description

Senior Nursery Room Leader

Date: 2026-09-10T00:00:00

Location: Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, GB

Postcode: NG18 1

Position Type: Any

Closing Date: 2026-12-09T21:14:55.573

Role 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.
• 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 Nottingham Toton, rated "Good" by Ofsted, has a capacity of 65 children. Our purpose-built nursery features an extensive range of learning and play resources, including a self-contained baby unit and a secluded outdoor play area, ensuring a nurturing and stimulating environment for all children.

Conveniently located just off the A52 on Minton Close, our nursery is ideally situated for those commuting, with just a 20-minute drive from the centres of Derby and Nottingham. The M1 at Junction 25 is only a 5-minute drive away, providing excellent transportation connections. For families arriving via public transport, there is a bus stop just a 2-minute walk from the nursery on Morris Avenue, serving bus routes 510 ECOnnect and 536. Free parking is available for staff.

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 retail discounts and a Wellbeing Hub
• A Celebrating You section to recognise and reward team members
• Grow with Us area showcasing development opportunities and training

Role Responsibilities

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.

Required Qualifications

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.