Senior Nursery Room Manager

Busy Bees Nurseries; Northampton; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Northampton seeks a Senior Nursery Room Manager to oversee team leadership and child development. The role offers a competitive salary of £27,000 per annum, excellent benefits including childcare discounts, and a supportive work culture. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 Childcare qualification and relevant managerial experience. Join a team that promotes inclusivity and provides outstanding support in child development.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

50% Childcare Discounts

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension with 3% employer contribution

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Valid Level 3 Childcare qualification.
• Previous experience as a Senior Nursery Room Leader or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support the team by role modelling best practices.
• Ensure each child's needs are met, especially for SEND/ASL support.
• Take ownership of observations, assessments, and planning.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Child development knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

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Busy Bees Nurseries

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Northampton, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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Job Summary

Are you a Senior Nursery Room Leader? Great! We are looking to bring on board a childcare professional on a full-time basis at our Busy Bees Spinney Hill Nursery.

As a Senior Room Leader with us, you will guide and support the team by role modelling your knowledge and best practice. In this role, you may wish to enrol on a Management Qualification with our in-house training academy to develop your leadership skills and potentially gain a promotion!

About our Benefits

As a Senior Nursery Room Leader, we offer a salary of £27,000 per annum, plus you will also be entitled to:

• 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) - because we all need time to relax and revitalize!
• Your Birthday off ... on us!
• Childcare Discounts - generous discount of 50%.
• Health & Wellbeing Apps - Confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as Peppy and Mental Health support.
• NEST Pension with a 3% employer contribution.
• Enhanced family leave.

And so much more, such as well-being benefits, Cycle to work – get to work, get fit, go green, and save money! Compassionate leave and support, Smart Hive – our benefits platform offering discounts at various places!

Some of the responsibilities of a Senior Room Leader at Busy Bees include:

• Being the 3rd in charge at the nursery, working closely with the management team
• As a keyworker, ensuring each child's needs are met, including supporting parents with SEND/ASL needs.
• Taking ownership of observations, assessments, and planning for your key children in line with EYFS, providing developmentally challenging next steps, and supporting the staff team.
• Encouraging and praising children’s development and achievements while guiding, coaching, and managing practitioners.
• Having FUN!

To qualify for this role, you must hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification and have previous experience as a Senior Nursery Room Leader, Senior Nursery Room Manager, or Senior Nursery Practitioner.

Why choose Busy Bees?

A career at Busy Bees is exciting, dynamic, and evolving. We offer opportunities to work and learn alongside leading practitioners, educators, and managers, with sector-leading training and support in child development. Our 40 years of success reflect our commitment to excellence.

About the Culture

At Busy Bees, our purpose and values are central to our work. They guide how colleagues treat each other and interact with communities. We promote an inclusive culture, encouraging applications from all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities.