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

Busy Bees; Bath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK nursery group is seeking a Senior Room Leader to oversee multiple rooms and ensure quality educational strategies. You will lead a team while fostering an inclusive environment. The ideal candidate should have a Level 3 qualification in early years education and relevant supervisory experience. Join us to make a difference in children's lives and enjoy competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Childcare discount

Flexible holiday allowances

Health and wellbeing support

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to foster an inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistency in educational strategies across rooms.
• Lead and adapt curriculum for diverse needs.
• Mentor Room Leaders and promote teamwork.
• Oversee the wellbeing and safeguarding of children.
• Foster strong relationships with parents.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Inclusivity

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. 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 Twickenham Teddington, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 77 children in a boutique nursery located in a large, converted home within a residential area of Teddington. Our nursery is thoughtfully separated into four spacious rooms catering to babies, 1-2-year-olds, toddlers, and preschoolers. Just an 8-minute stroll from Teddington High Street, many of our parents live nearby and walk to the nursery, but we are also well-positioned for those using public transport, with multiple bus routes serving Teddington High Street and Teddington Train Station only a 7-minute walk away, offering South Central services into London Waterloo. We pride ourselves on providing top-quality childcare, featuring nutritious meals with a 5-star rating from the EHO and a recently refurbished garden that includes a large outdoor space and a separate safe area for babies. Our cozy baby room is equipped with an attached sleep room, and we have a total of four childcare rooms across two floors. Our long-standing staff members bring up to 15 years of experience, ensuring quality care and support for every child. Additionally, we offer extracurricular activities such as sports and dance, and we regularly welcome visits from the police and fire department, as well as a pottery club that joins us for annual celebrations.

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!