Senior Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees Childcare; Woking; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Woking is seeking a Senior Room Leader to oversee multiple rooms and ensure educational strategies are effectively implemented. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in early years education and possess strong leadership and organizational skills. This role offers competitive benefits, including a supportive work environment and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Up to 28 days holiday per year

50% childcare discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory or leadership experience.
• Ability to foster an inclusive and supportive environment.
• Strong understanding of compliance with health and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Ensure educational strategies are consistent across multiple rooms.
• Lead planning and delivery of activities tailored to children's needs.
• Mentor and develop Room Leaders to enhance team performance.
• Oversee the wellbeing and safeguarding of children.
• Foster strong relationships with parents regarding child development.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and safeguarding protocols.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 qualification or above in early years education

Job description

Overview

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

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 Woking Noahs Ark

The centre is a 64 place centre situated in an idyllic location, surrounded by rustic woodland. The centre comprises four single storey barns, with an onsite farm, daily woodland walks and a forest school.

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
• Access to Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, offering retail discounts and a Wellbeing Hub
• Celebrating You section recognising and rewarding team members
• Grow with Us area sharing development opportunities and training

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!