Senior Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees Childcare; Warwick; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is looking for a Senior Room Leader to oversee multiple rooms and ensure the integration of educational strategies across the centre. This role demands strong leadership skills and the ability to foster a supportive environment for children and team members. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 qualification in early years education, along with supervisory experience. Join us to make a difference in children's lives and enjoy various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure educational strategies are consistent across multiple rooms.
• Lead planning and delivery of activities for diverse needs.
• Mentor and develop Room Leaders to create a high-performing team.
• Promote wellbeing and safeguarding of children.
• Foster strong relationships with parents.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

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

Join our outstanding team at Busy Bees in Leamington Spa, an Ofsted-rated Outstanding facility with a capacity of 122 children. Our confident and passionate management team, along with core staff members boasting over 20 years of experience, is dedicated to providing exceptional care and education. Conveniently located near the motorway and dual carriageway (A46 & M40), we benefit from consistent and frequent bus routes, and we are just a 5-10 minute drive from the center of Leamington Spa. We also offer free parking for our staff, making this an ideal opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

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 Hive benefits and Wellbeing platform with retail discounts and a Wellbeing Hub
• Celebrating You and Grow with Us development opportunities

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!