Senior Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees In Portishead; City of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK seeks a Senior Room Leader to oversee educational practices across multiple rooms. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in early years education and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include mentoring team members and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. The role offers competitive salary and ample benefits including a childcare discount and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 28 days holiday per year

50% childcare discount

Ongoing professional development

Wellbeing and benefits hub

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Nursery Room Leader or similar role.
• Ability to foster an inclusive environment.
• Experience mentoring and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee educational strategies across multiple rooms.
• Lead planning and delivery of activities.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Experience in early years setting

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 Senior 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 Croydon, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 112 children in a purpose‑built center designed for accessibility and comfort. Our long‑standing team provides quality care, with each age group having direct access to their own gardens, all on one floor for easy movement. We host professional photography and ceramic sessions twice a year, enriching the children's experience. Conveniently located behind Purley Five Ways, our nursery sits at the edge of Duppas Hill Park in South Croydon, within walking distance of Waddon train station (0.6 miles) with a quick 35‑minute train journey into London. Additionally, there is a direct route into Sutton and Morden, and multiple bus routes are within walking distance of the nursery. We also offer free parking for staff, ensuring hassle‑free access for families.

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 gift 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 huge 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 ways we recognise and reward your valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.

What to Expect as a Senior Nursery Room Leader

• Ensure that educational strategies and practices are consistent across multiple rooms.
• Lead the planning and delivery of activities, adapting the curriculum to meet the diverse needs of the children.
• Mentor and develop Room Leaders, promoting a collaborative and high‑performing team.
• Oversee the wellbeing and safeguarding of children, making necessary adaptations to support children with additional needs.
• Foster strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child's development.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding protocols across the centre.

Ideal Candidate

• Level 3 qualification or above in early years education.
• Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory or leadership experience ideally as a Senior Nursery Room Leader, Senior Nursery Room Manager or Senior Nursery Practitioner.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to foster an inclusive and supportive environment for both children and team members.

Take the next step in your leadership career at Busy Bees—apply today!