Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK
Are you ready to inspire the next generation? As a Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing multiple rooms, ensuring that our educational strategies are seamlessly integrated throughout the centre. This is not just a job; it’s a chance to lead a passionate team and 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 beyond. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and take pride in our award-winning workplace culture. Here, every team member is 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 provide fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.
About Our Nursery
Located in Swindon Peatmoor, our nursery is rated Good by Ofsted and has a capacity of 100 children. Our longstanding staff team, some of whom have been with us for over 15 years, is passionate about providing the best start in life for our children. We offer a variety of educational programs, including:
* UP – a toilet training program
* UP and Active with Buzz
* The School program
* Busy Hands
* The Bee Curious curriculum
We also implement a "Sign of the Week" initiative and maintain a strong ratio of qualified staff, including a Level 6 practitioner. Our nursery features large outdoor areas tailored to each age group and engages parents through regular events such as parent evenings, stay-and-plays, and tea parties. Notably, we celebrate a harvest festival each October, donating to our local food bank, and organize outings and community walks.
Conveniently located near a bus stop and a convenience shop, we are also close to picturesque lake and woodland walk areas. We offer free parking for staff, along with a work anniversary acknowledgment program, a LOVE voucher/staff shout-out scheme, and staff discounts for childcare, creating a supportive and rewarding environment for our team.
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 a huge array of retail discounts to help your money go further. Our Wellbeing Hub features resources to support your physical and mental health, while our Celebrating You section showcases the ways we recognize and reward our valued team members. Plus, our dedicated Grow with Us area shares exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.
Role 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.
* Act as the 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.
Required Qualifications
Ideal Candidate:
* Level 3 qualification or above in early years education.
* Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory experience as a Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager, or Nursery Practitioner preferred.
* 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!