Senior Nursery Room Leader. Job in Birmingham Education & Training Jobs

Busy Bees; Park Central; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking a Senior Room Leader to oversee multiple nursery rooms, ensuring high standards of educational practices. This role involves mentoring team members, fostering inclusive environments, and leading the planning of activities that meet the needs of diverse children. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in early years education and supervisory experience, with strong leadership and communication skills. Join a nurturing team and make a positive impact on children's learning journeys.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Employee wellbeing hub

Up to 28 days holiday

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Menopause support

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years setting, ideally as a Senior Nursery Room Leader.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to foster a supportive environment for children and team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee educational strategies across multiple rooms.
• Lead planning and delivery of diverse activities.
• Mentor Room Leaders and ensure wellbeing of children.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Inclusive environment fostering

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 Selly Oak is an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 96, known for its friendly and welcoming team. We are dedicated to ensuring that all children thrive in our care, building strong relationships with local schools and maintaining links with local SEND agencies to support every child's development. Conveniently located a short distance from Selly Oak train station and accessible by various local bus routes, the nursery also offers free parking and flexible working hours, making it an ideal choice for staff looking for a supportive and accommodating work environment.

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!