Senior Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees Nurseries; Watford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent nursery group in Watford is seeking a Senior Room Leader to oversee educational strategies across multiple rooms. This leadership role involves mentoring team members and ensuring compliance with health and safety protocols. The ideal candidate will possess a Level 3 qualification in early years education and have experience in supervisory or leadership positions. Enjoy a supportive environment with extensive benefits, including professional development, competitive salary, and enhanced family leave.

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 roles.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple rooms and ensure educational strategies are integrated.
• Lead planning and delivery of activities, adapting the curriculum.
• Monitor the wellbeing and safeguarding of children.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to foster an inclusive environment

Education

Level 3 qualification in early years education

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 Watford Nursery

Join Busy Bees at our Watford nursery, proudly rated Good by Ofsted, with a capacity for 46 children. Our small, dedicated team is passionate about providing exceptional care and learning experiences. Conveniently situated on the grounds of Watford Hospital, we have excellent transport links, including a bus stop right outside serving Hemel Hempstead and Holywell, plus Watford Junction and Watford High Street train stations just a 10‑minute walk away. Staff benefit from flexible shifts and ample free on‑site parking. Come and be part of our nurturing team, where quality childcare and child development come first!

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.
• Free on‑site parking (paid for by Busy Bees)
• Discounted lunch in the restaurant
• Free uniform

You’ll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive – offering huge array of retail discounts to help your money go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcases the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. In addition, a dedicated Grow with Us area shares exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.