Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees In Portishead; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is looking for a Room Leader to oversee multiple rooms and ensure the highest standards of care and learning. The ideal candidate should have a Level 3 qualification in early years education and experience in a supervisory role. Responsibilities include leading age-appropriate activities, fostering a high-performing team, and ensuring health and safety standards. Join us to make a positive impact on young learners!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years setting, supervisory experience ideal.
• Ability to create a stimulating learning environment.
• Track and communicate children's progress effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of activities and curriculum.
• Foster a high-performing team through collaboration.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication

Passion for children's development

Education

Level 3 qualification or above in early years education

Job description

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK

As a 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 Nottingham Toton, rated "Good" by Ofsted, has a capacity of 65 children. Our purpose-built nursery features an extensive range of learning and play resources, including a self-contained baby unit and a secluded outdoor play area, ensuring a nurturing and stimulating environment for all children. Conveniently located just off the A52 on Minton Close, our nursery is ideally situated for those commuting, with just a 20‑minute drive from the centres of Derby and Nottingham. The M1 at Junction 25 is only a 5‑minute drive away, providing excellent transportation connections. For families arriving via public transport, there is a bus stop just a 2‑minute walk from the nursery on Morris Avenue, serving bus routes 510 ECOnnect and 536. Free parking is available for staff.

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 giftീകര! 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 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 hospitalized ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us الوق> area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to Allen and grow at 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 onLF 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價 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 fosteringwekk children’s development and creating positive relationships with families.

Make a positive impact on young learners—apply now!