Senior Nursery Room Leader

OverviewJoin Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK. As a Senior 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 UsBusy 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. You’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.

Charitable CommitmentThrough our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children’s lives.

About our NurseryBusy Bees Hammersmith Ravenscourt, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 117 children and provides a setting where children are nurtured in a space designed for play, learning, and exploration. The nursery is conveniently located with easy access via the Piccadilly, District, Hammersmith, and City lines, and is a two-minute walk from Ravenscourt Park Station on the District line. The nursery offers complimentary lunches for the children, and includes a roof garden for imaginative play, including activities like the Wendy House and a mud kitchen.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development and career progression

The Hive benefits and wellbeing hub with discounts across 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 to other countries and learn new practices

Additionally, you’ll have access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, offering a range of retail discounts and a Wellbeing Hub with resources for physical and mental health. The Celebrating You section recognises and rewards team members, and Grow with Us provides development opportunities and training to help you thrive at Busy Bees.

What to Expect as a Senior Nursery Room Leader

Ensure that 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 adaptations to support children 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.

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.

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