Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees In Portishead; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in High Wycombe is seeking a Room Leader to inspire and guide a team in providing outstanding early years education. You will oversee multiple rooms, develop age-appropriate activities, and create a safe and nurturing environment. The ideal candidate holds a Level 3 qualification in early years education and has prior experience in a supervisory role. This position offers competitive pay, career progression, and various employee benefits, including holidays and childcare discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Clear career progression

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years setting, ideally as a Nursery Room Leader.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of age-appropriate activities.
• Create a safe and stimulating learning environment.
• Foster a high-performing team through supportive leadership.
• Oversee the development and wellbeing of children.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Level 3 qualification or above in early years education

Job description

Room Leader – Busy Bees Stokenchurch

Join the UK’s leading nursery group and inspire the next generation.

At Busy Bees, we’re passionate about giving every child the best start in life. As a Room Leader, you’ll oversee multiple rooms, guide your team, and ensure our Bee Curious curriculum inspires curiosity, confidence, and joy in every learner.

About Us

With nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and beyond, Busy Bees is an award-winning childcare provider known for excellence, innovation, and a culture where every team member feels valued and supported.

Why Busy Bees?

• Competitive salary and clear career progression
• Up to 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) + your birthday off
• 50% childcare discount
• Access to our Hive benefits hub with major retail discounts
• Enhanced family leave, wellbeing support, and ongoing training

About Our Nursery

Busy Bees Stokenchurch, on Lower Church Street, offers care for up to 58 children in a safe, welcoming environment with outdoor play areas, a sensory room, and nutritious on-site meals. Conveniently located near the M40 with free staff parking and public transport links.

Make a difference every day.

Join a trusted, supportive team where your ideas matter and your growth is encouraged.

Apply now and grow your career with Busy Bees.

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!