Nursery Room Leader

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK

About Us
At Busy Bees, we are proud to be the UK’s leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and beyond. Our mission is simple: to give every child the best start in life. We’ve built a workplace culture that celebrates every team member, ensuring everyone feels heard, valued, and nurtured.

Why Work at Busy Bees?
We believe in creating a supportive environment where you can design engaging, educational spaces for children to thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, crafted to inspire 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, making a real difference in children’s lives.

Busy Bees Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Access to our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a wide range of retailers
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!
• 25% 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)

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, our dedicated Grow with Us area shares exciting development opportunities and training designed to help you thrive at Busy Bees.

Role Responsibilities

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 being an advantage.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Passionate about fostering children’s development and building positive relationships with families.

Make a positive impact on young learners—apply now!

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.
• Act as 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.