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Posted 12 August, 2026

Nursery Room Leader

Busy Bees
Stockton-on-Tees, county durham, United Kingdom Full Time
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Join Our Exciting New Kids 1st Nursery in Bishopsgarth!

Be Part of Something Amazing!

We’re thrilled to announce the opening of a spectacular Kids 1st nursery in Bishopsgarth, Stockton! This is YOUR chance to be part of something truly special. With 92 little learners ready to explore, laugh, and grow, we need a passionate Room Leader for our Toddler Room to help give our children the best start in life!

Why Join Us?

This is your opportunity to be part of something fresh and exciting, built from the ground up! As a founding team member, you’ll help shape the nursery culture and create an environment where both children and staff can thrive together.

Why You'll Love Working With Us as a Room Leader

  • Competitive Pay: Enjoy a fantastic rate of £13.85 per hour!
  • 🚀 Career Progression: Grow with us through training and development opportunities!
  • Birthday Off: Yes, you read that right! Take the day to celebrate YOU!
  • 50% Childcare Discount: Because family comes first!
  • Up to 28 Days Holiday: Including bank holidays!
  • Menopause Support: Through Peppy, we’re here to help you navigate life’s milestones!
  • 🧘 Wellbeing Perks: Access to Hive, our fantastic wellbeing and retail discount hub!
  • 🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme: A healthy commute for a happier you!
  • Pension & Financial Perks: Easy access to workplace pension and Salary Finance support!
  • Travel Opportunities: Collaborate with childcare professionals across the globe!
  • 🤝 Enhanced Family Leave & Return-to-Work Bonus: Because balance matters!
  • Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders: We’ve got your back!

PLUS: You’ll gain exclusive access to Hive, our Benefits & Wellbeing platform—packed with retail discounts, a Wellbeing Hub for your physical and mental health, a Celebrating You section recognizing our valued team members, and a Grow with Us area filled with development opportunities and training.

What You’ll Do as a Room Leader

  • ⭐ Create: Engaging and exciting learning experiences for children.
  • ⭐ Lead: Inspire your nursery team with enthusiasm and creativity.
  • ⭐ Support: Foster children’s development and maintain positive relationships with families.
  • ⭐ Plan: Fun, educational activities that spark curiosity and growth.
  • ⭐ Ensure: The highest standards of health, safety, and hygiene.

Are You Our Perfect Room Leader?

Do you have…?

  • 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 to inspire and support your team.
  • A passion for fostering children’s development and creating positive relationships with families.

This is YOUR chance to be part of something exciting, rewarding, and career-changing. APPLY NOW and start your next adventure with Kids 1st!

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