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Posted 01 July, 2026

Nursery Room Leader (Guildford)

Busy Bees
Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom Full Time
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Join Our Team at Busy Bees West End: Leading Nursery Group in the UK

Are you ready to inspire the next generation? As a Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing multiple rooms, ensuring that our educational strategies are seamlessly integrated throughout the centre. This is not just a job; it’s a leadership opportunity where you can motivate your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning.

Why Choose Busy Bees?

At Busy Bees, we believe in rewarding our team members for their hard work and dedication. Here’s what we offer:

  • Competitive Salary: £15.35 per hour
  • Career Growth: Ongoing professional development and clear pathways for progression
  • Hive Benefits: Access to our wellbeing hub with discounts across a wide range of retailers
  • Generous Holiday: Up to 28 days off per year, including bank holidays
  • Birthday Off: Celebrate your special day with a day off—our gift to you!
  • Childcare Discount: Enjoy 50% off childcare fees
  • Enhanced Family Leave: Plus a return-to-work bonus
  • Menopause Support: Access to resources through Peppy
  • Financial Support: Through Salary Finance
  • Employee Assistance Programme: With Mental Health First Aiders available
  • Cycle to Work Scheme: Promote a healthier commute
  • Pension Access: Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon
  • Travel Opportunities: Experience different cultures and learn new practices

But wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, which offers a vast array of retail discounts to help your money go further. Our Wellbeing Hub features resources to support your physical and mental health, while our Celebrating You section showcases the ways we recognize and reward our valued team members. Plus, explore our Grow with Us area for exciting development opportunities and training designed to help you thrive at Busy Bees.

Key Responsibilities

As a Room Leader, your role will include:

  • Leading the planning and execution of age-appropriate activities and curriculum in your room.
  • Creating a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment for children.
  • Fostering a high-performing team through supportive leadership and collaboration.
  • Overseeing the development and wellbeing of children, ensuring their progress is tracked and communicated with parents.
  • Acting as the Key Person, ensuring the holistic development and personal care needs of a group of children.
  • Maintaining health and safety standards, ensuring a clean and secure environment.

Are You the Ideal Candidate?

We’re looking for someone who:

  • Holds a Level 3 qualification or above in early years education.
  • Has experience in an early years setting, with supervisory experience as a Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager, or Nursery Practitioner being a plus.
  • Possesses strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Is passionate about fostering children’s development and building positive relationships with families.

Make a positive impact on young learners—apply now!

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