Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK
Are you ready to inspire the next generation? As a Senior 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 proud to be 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 have been recognized for our exceptional workplace culture. At Busy Bees, every team member is valued, heard, 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 a lovely market town, Busy Bees Oxford Rockwell is rated Good by Ofsted and has a capacity of 93 children. Our friendly and passionate team is dedicated to giving children the best start in life through playful teaching, responsive interactions, and engaging environments. We even offer art lessons from a local teacher to enhance our creative offerings!
Busy Bees Benefits
* Competitive salary
* 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
What to Expect as a Senior Nursery Room Leader:
* Ensure 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 those 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.
Required Qualifications
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!