Senior Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees; Wormley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Up to 28 days holiday per year

30% childcare discount

Birthday off

Job summary

Busy Bees is looking for a Senior Nursery Room Leader to oversee multiple rooms and ensure consistent educational strategies across the centre. You will inspire and develop a team to achieve high standards of care and learning, while aligning with the Bee Curious curriculum.

The role involves leading planning, safeguarding, and strong parent communication in a busy Enfield-style nursery, with opportunities for professional growth and benefits across a prominent UK childcare group.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or higher in early years education.
• Experience in supervisory/leadership roles in early years.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure educational strategies and practices are consistent across multiple rooms.
• Lead planning and delivery of activities, adapting the curriculum to diverse needs.
• Mentor and develop Room Leaders, promoting collaboration and high performance.
• Oversee wellbeing and safeguarding of children, support those with additional needs.
• Foster relationships with parents and keep them informed of development.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and safeguarding protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

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

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

Busy Bees Enfield, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 120 children and transforms every day into a vibrant adventure waiting to unfold. Within our nursery's bright and lively rooms, a wide range of engaging activities and resources are thoughtfully designed to cater to the unique needs and interests of each child, ensuring that young minds and bodies remain consistently engaged and stimulated during their time at nursery. Conveniently located in Florey Square, just an 8-minute drive from the center of Enfield, our nursery provides easy access for parents, with the A10 also only 8 minutes away for a seamless daily commute. Onsite parking ensures hassle-free drop-offs and collections, while families who prefer public transport will find our center just a 5-minute walk from the bus stop on Highlands Avenue, which serves routes 456 and W9. We offer complimentary lunches for our children and free parking for staff. One of the nursery's most enchanting features is our sensory room, a specially designed space that captivates young senses and sparks creativity. The excitement continues beyond our nursery walls, as our spacious outdoor garden area allows children to further their learning journey while enjoying the fresh air. In this secure environment, children can explore a wooden play area, participate in enriching yoga sessions, and embrace age-appropriate challenges.

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.