Nursery Room Leader

Overview

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UKAs 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 more 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 Thames Ditton, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 89 children in a bright and spacious nursery divided into three rooms, each tailored to different age ranges. This ensures that your child develops at the same pace as their friends. We take great pride in our outdoor space, which wraps around the entire building, providing shaded areas for each age group and numerous opportunities for exploration and play. Our long-standing staff team is passionate about giving every child in our care the best start in life. We maintain excellent links within the local community, fostering great relationships with the nearby nursing home, community center, library, and local schools. Conveniently situated within walking distance of Thames Ditton train station, we offer direct trains to London and easy access to the local village. Additionally, we provide free parking for staff, ensuring hassle-free access during drop-offs and collections.Busy Bees Benefits

Competitive salaryOngoing professional development and career progressionOur ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailersUp to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!50% childcare discountEnhanced family leave and return to work bonusMenopause support through PeppyFinancial support through Salary FinanceEmployee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First AidersCycle to Work schemeEasy access to your workplace pension through CushonDiscounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices.Additionally, you’ll have access to our

Benefits and Wellbeing

platform, Hive - offering a wide range of retail discounts to help your money go further, along with a

Wellbeing Hub

featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A

Celebrating You

section showcases how we recognise and reward our valued team members. There is also a dedicated

Grow with Us

area sharing development opportunities and training to help you thrive at Busy Bees.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.Take on the role of 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 as a Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager or Nursery Practitioner is advantageous.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 ..... full job details .....