Nursery Room Leader at Busy Bees Nurseries – Join our leading nursery group in the UK that operates nearly 400 nurseries. As a Room Leader you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre.
As a Room Leader 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 abroad. We give every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture.
Why Work at Busy Bees
We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. Our unique Bee Curious curriculum fosters curiosity and confidence.
Our Charitable Commitment
Through partnership with BBC Children in Need, we provide community involvement and fundraising opportunities.
About Our Nursery – Chelmsford
An Ofsted-rated Outstanding nursery with a capacity of 99 children. Great progression potential, apprenticeship opportunities, staff facilities and a flexible four‑day working week.
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
* 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 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 progress is tracked and communicated with parents.
* Act as Key Person, ensuring 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.
Make a positive impact on young learners – apply now!
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