Nursery Room Leader
Join Our Team at Busy Bees
As a 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 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 Horsham, rated Good by Ofsted, has a capacity of 130 children and features a passionate team dedicated to giving every child the best start in life. Our staff actively participate in network meetings and training around West Sussex to build strong links with other nurseries and schools, enhancing our collaborative efforts in early childhood education. Conveniently located just a 10‑minute walk from Little Haven station with a bus stop one minute away, we ensure easy access, and we provide free parking for staff.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Ongoing professional development and career progression
* ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub with discounts across a huge range of retailers
* Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
* 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
* Access to workplace pension through Cushon
* Discounted private medical insurance (PMI)
* Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures, and learn new practices
Key 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.
Ideal Candidate
* Level 3 qualification or above in early years education.
* Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory experience an advantage, ideally as a Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager, or Nursery Practitioner.
* Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
* Passionate about fostering children’s development and creating positive relationships with families.
Seniority Level
Not Applicable
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Education
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Make a positive impact on young learners—apply now!
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