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
At Busy Bees, we are proud to be the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and beyond. Our mission is simple: to give every child the best start in life. We’ve been recognized for our outstanding workplace culture, and we strive to ensure that every team member feels heard, valued, and nurtured.
About Our Nursery
Join our dedicated team at Busy Bees in Stevenage Great Ashby, a nurturing nursery with a capacity of 112 children. Our longstanding staff is passionate about providing children with the best start in life, ensuring a supportive and engaging environment for all. Conveniently located in the heart of the Great Ashby new town community, we are just a two-minute walk from the nearest bus stop, linking us to the town center.
We offer:
* Free lunch for our staff
* Free on-site parking
* A day off for your birthday
Our unique Bee Curious curriculum fosters curiosity and exploration in children. This is an excellent opportunity to further your career in early childhood education within a caring and vibrant team.
Busy Bees Benefits
* Competitive pay at £13.27 per hour
* Ongoing professional development and career progression
* Access to our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a wide 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 internationally, experience different cultures, and learn new practices
But wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, which offers a vast array of retail discounts to help your money go further. Plus, our Wellbeing Hub features resources to support your physical and mental health. We celebrate our team members through our Celebrating You section and provide exciting development opportunities in our Grow with Us area.
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 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
Are you the 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, organizational, and communication skills.
* A passion for fostering children’s development and creating positive relationships with families.
Make a positive impact on young learners—apply now!