Senior Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees Childcare; Portsmouth; 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 Portsmouth to oversee educational strategies and inspire the team. You will lead curriculum adaptations to foster children's development, ensuring high standards of care while promoting inclusive practices. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 qualification in early years education and experience in a leadership role. This role offers competitive salary and extensive employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Wellbeing support

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years setting, ideally in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Ability to adapt the curriculum to meet the diverse needs of children.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and safeguarding protocols.

Responsibilities

• Oversee educational strategies across multiple rooms.
• Mentor Room Leaders and develop high-performing teams.
• Foster relationships with parents regarding children's development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Inclusive environment fostering

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

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Portsmouth, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 106 children and features a friendly team that adopts a family‑oriented approach to childcare. Our nursery is conveniently located with bus stops very close to the centre, ensuring easy access for families. We also provide free parking for staff, creating a welcoming and accessible environment for parents and caregivers during drop-offs and collections.

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 helping your money go further, along with 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
• 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!