Senior Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees Childcare; St Albans; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in St Albans seeks a Senior Room Leader to oversee educational strategies across multiple rooms. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in early years education and supervisory experience. This role involves leading a team, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and nurturing children's development. The position offers competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Mental health support

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure educational strategies are consistent across rooms.
• Lead planning and delivery of activities to meet children's needs.
• Mentor and develop Room Leaders for a high-performing team.
• Oversee wellbeing and safeguarding of children.
• Foster relationships with parents regarding child's development.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Level 3 qualification 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 Busy Bees

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 involves a partnership with BBC Children in Need, offering opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children’s lives.

About our Nursery

Busy Bees St Albans Hospital is an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 51, located a 15-minute walk from the town centre with convenient bus stops right outside. The nursery offers free parking and lunch for employees, along with the flexibility of a four-day working week option, creating an appealing and supportive work environment 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

You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, offering a wide range of retail discounts and a Wellbeing Hub with resources to support your health. A Celebrating You section recognises and rewards our valued team members, and a Grow with Us area shares exciting development opportunities and training to help you thrive 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!