Senior Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees; Wigston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking a Senior Room Leader to oversee multiple room operations in a supportive environment. The role involves leading educational strategies, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols, while fostering an inclusive atmosphere. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 qualification in early years education and relevant supervisory experience. Join us to make a positive impact on young learners' lives.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Discounts across various retailers

Up to 28 days holiday

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Menopause support

Financial support

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years setting with supervisory experience.
• Ability to foster an inclusive and supportive environment.
• Strong leadership skills to mentor and develop others.

Responsibilities

• Oversee educational strategies across rooms.
• Lead planning and delivery of activities tailored to children.
• Mentor Room Leaders and foster a high-performing team.
• Ensure the wellbeing and safeguarding of children.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Inclusivity

Education

Level 3 qualification or above in early years education

Job description

Role 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

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?

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

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

About our Nursery Busy Bees South Wigston is rated "Good" by Ofsted and has a capacity of 75 children. Located in the heart of South Wigston, our nursery is a converted two-storey building set back in a quiet area, boasting a large outdoor space for children to explore. We offer three base rooms tailored to different ages and stages of development, each featuring its own separate dining room that doubles as a craft room, providing ample opportunities for learning and creativity. Conveniently situated close to South Wigston train station and just five miles from Leicester city centre, our nursery is also within striking distance of Fosse Park and the M1/M69 motorways. We provide free parking for staff.

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.

But wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to 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. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.

Role Responsibilities

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.

Required Qualifications

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!