Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees In Portishead; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Leamington Spa seeks a Room Leader to inspire a team and oversee educational approaches in a new nursery setting. This pivotal role requires strong leadership and communication skills, as well as a Level 3+ qualification in Early Years. The successful candidate will lead activities, support team development, and foster family partnerships, creating a vibrant learning environment for children. Enjoy a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including extensive training and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing training and career development

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday including bank holidays

Financial support via Salary Finance

Workplace pension

Discounted private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years setting, preferably in a leadership role.
• Passionate about children’s development and fostering family partnerships.
• Strong communication and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging age-appropriate activities and curriculum planning.
• Maintain a safe and stimulating environment for children.
• Support, mentor, and inspire your team as a Room Leader.
• Build strong relationships with families and monitor children's progress.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3+ qualification in Early Years

Job description

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – The UK’s Leading Nursery Group

Room Leader Opportunity – Leamington Spa, Queensway

As a Room Leader at Busy Bees, you'll guide your team across multiple rooms, ensuring our high-quality educational approach is delivered consistently throughout the nursery. This is a key leadership role where you’ll inspire excellence in care, learning, and team performance.

About Busy Bees

With nearly 400 UK nurseries and more overseas, Busy Bees is dedicated to giving every child the best start in life. We’re proud of our award-winning workplace culture, where every team member feels valued, supported, and heard. You’ll also benefit from our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to spark curiosity and confidence in young learners.

About Our Nursery

Our brand-new, purpose-built, two-storey nursery in Leamington Spa is now open and welcomes up to 110 children. We’re looking for passionate childcare professionals to help shape this exciting new setting.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing training and career development
• Hive benefits and wellbeing hub with extensive retail discounts
• Up to 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off
• 50% childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave and return-to-work bonus
• Menopause support through Peppy
• Financial support via Salary Finance
• Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Workplace pension with Cushon
• Discounted private medical insurance
• Opportunities for international travel and cultural exchange

Plus, enjoy full access to Hive—our platform packed with wellbeing resources, recognition programmes, and development pathways to help you grow and thrive at Busy Bees.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engaging, age-appropriate activities and curriculum planning
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment
• Support, mentor, and inspire your team
• Monitor children’s progress and build strong relationships with families
• Act as Key Person to a group of children
• Uphold high standards of health, safety, and cleanliness

Ideal Candidate

• Level 3+ qualification in Early Years
• Experience in an early years setting (leadership experience desirable)
• Strong communication, organisation, and leadership skills
• Passionate about children’s development and family partnerships

Make a meaningful impact—apply today!