Senior Nursery Room Leader

Job Description Join Our Team at Busy Bees Leading Nursery Group in the UKnAs 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.nAbout 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.nWhy 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, youll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.nOur 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 Chislehurst, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 100 children and provides the perfect environment for them to unleash their full potential and receive the best start in life. Located in the South-East of London, our nursery is situated just off the A20 on Perry Street. For those arriving by car, we have an on-site parking facility that ensures safe and seamless drop-offs and collections. We are conveniently located just a 10-minute drive from the M25 at Junction 3 and the M20 at Junction 1, making us ideal for commuters. For public transport users, there is a bus stop a short 3-minute walk away on Ashfield Lane (Stop Y and Z), serving bus routes 160, 269, 625, and 638. Inside the nursery, children benefit from separate rooms tailored to suit each age and developmental group, while the fun continues outdoors with plenty of space in our garden for independent exploration. We also provide complimentary lunches for our children and free parking for staff, creating a welcoming and accessible environment for families.Busy Bees BenefitsnnCompetitive salary nOngoing professional development and career progression nOur Hive benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers nUp to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)nYour birthday off its our gift to you!n50% childcare discount nEnhanced family leave and return to work bonusnMenopause support through Peppy nFinancial support through Salary Finance nEmployee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First AidersnCycle to Work scheme nEasy access to your workplace pension through CushonnDiscounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)nOpportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices.nnnBut wait, theres more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow 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 necessary 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.Take the next step in your leadership career at Busy Beesapply today!

Created: 2026-03-10