Senior Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees Childcare; West of England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK seeks a Senior Room Leader to manage educational strategies and mentoring across multiple rooms. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in early years education and prior leadership experience. This role offers competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment. Join us to inspire and educate young learners in a nurturing setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 28 days holiday

50% childcare discount

Ongoing professional development

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years setting with supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to foster an inclusive environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of activities across multiple rooms.
• Mentor Room Leaders and ensure compliance with health and safety.
• Foster relationships with parents and oversee child wellbeing.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Mentoring

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 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. 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 opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children’s lives.

About our Nursery: Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bristol Barrs Court, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 116 children aged 0.2 to 5.11 years and is part of the Busy Bees chain. Located at Stoneleigh Drive, Barrs Court, Oldland, South West BS30 7EJ, our nursery is situated in South Gloucestershire, near Bristol. The suburban setting offers easy access for families in surrounding regions. We also offer complimentary lunches for our children, ensuring a nurturing environment for growth and development.

Busy Bees Benefits include: Competitive salary; Ongoing professional development and career progression; Our Hive benefits and wellbeing hub with discounts across a wide 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 the Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, with a large array of retail discounts and a Wellbeing Hub for health resources; A Celebrating You section recognising and rewarding team members; Grow with Us area sharing 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!