Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees In Portishead; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Cheltenham is looking for a Room Leader to guide and inspire their team in delivering exceptional care and education. You will be responsible for creating a stimulating environment, leading activities, and supporting children's wellbeing. Candidates should have at least a Level 3 qualification in early years education and a desire to make a positive impact. The role offers competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a variety of benefits, including holiday and childcare discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression

Up to 28 days’ holiday including bank holidays

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Pension scheme

Discounted private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years setting with supervisory experience (ideally as a Room Leader).
• Passionate about fostering children’s development and creating positive relationships with families.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of age-appropriate activities.
• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment for children.
• Oversee children’s development and wellbeing.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3 qualification or above in early years education

Job description

Room Leader – Busy Bees Cheltenham Prestbury Road

Join Busy Bees, the UK’s leading nursery group, and take the next step in your early years career. As a Room Leader, you will lead and inspire your team to deliver high-quality care and learning in a warm, stimulating environment.

About Busy Bees With nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and an award-winning workplace culture, Busy Bees is committed to giving every child the best start in life while ensuring our teams feel valued, supported, and heard.

About the Nursery Busy Bees Cheltenham Prestbury Road is a Good-rated Ofsted nursery with places for 64 children. We are a close-knit, dedicated team with strong community links, including regular visits to local parks, a library, and a nearby care home. The nursery is conveniently located near the town centre, with excellent public transport links and free staff parking.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary
• Career progression and professional development
• Up to 28 days’ holiday including bank holidays, plus your birthday off
• 50% childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave and wellbeing support
• Access to Hive, our benefits and wellbeing platform with retail discounts
• Pension, Cycle to Work scheme, and discounted private medical insurance
• Opportunities to work internationally and learn from other Busy Bees settings

If you’re passionate about early years leadership and ready to grow with a supportive, forward-thinking organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of age-appropriate activities and curriculum in your room.
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment for children.
• Foster a high-performing team through supportive leadership and collaboration.
• Oversee the development and wellbeing of children, ensuring their progress is tracked and communicated with parents.
• Take on the role of Key Person, ensuring the holistic development and personal care needs of a group of children.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met, maintaining a clean and secure environment.

Ideal Candidate:

• Level 3 qualification or above in early years education.
• Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory experience an advantage ideally as a Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager or Nursery Practitioner.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Passionate about fostering children’s development and creating positive relationships with families.

Make a positive impact on young learners—apply now!