Busy Bees
Nursery Room Leader
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Nursery Room Leader
Room Leader – Busy Bees Early Years
We’re seeking an inspirational and experienced Room Leader to join our passionate team at Busy Bees Cheltenham Prestbury Road, a nurturing nursery setting committed to supporting young children’s growth and development.
About the Role
You’ll take on a leadership position—overseeing multiple rooms, shaping educational strategies, and fostering an environment where every child thrives. Your mission? To create high standards of care, learning, and collaboration while empowering your team to deliver outstanding outcomes.
About Busy Bees
Busy Bees is the UK’s leading nursery group, with almost 400 nurseries across the UK and an international presence. Award-winning for our supportive workplace culture, we prioritise the well-being of both children and our team, ensuring every member feels valued and inspired.
Busy Bees Cheltenham Prestbury Road has an excellent Ofsted rating and provides a warm, stimulating environment for 64 children, plus access to local parks, a library, and strong community connections like regular visits to a care home. Conveniently located in the heart of town, our 5-minute walk takes you to local shops, and our free staff parking makes commuting effortless.
Benefits
We believe in investing in our people, offering:
- Competitive salary
- Training and career progression through continuous professional development
- Hive, our comprehensive wellbeing platform with:
- Enhanced discount schemes across major retailers
- Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
- Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders
- Menopause support and financial wellness tools (Peppy, Salary Finance)
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme
- Supportive Family Leave & Return-to-Work bonuses
- 28 days holiday per year (including paid bank holidays)
- Your birthday off!
- 50% childcare voucher discount
- Grow with Us – tailored development opportunities and training
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Key Responsibilities
Educational Leadership
- Plan and implement age-appropriate activities, ensuring alignment with our early years curriculum.
- Cultivate a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment where every child can flourish.
Team Management
- Lead and foster a high-performing team through supportive leadership, collaboration, and mentorship.
- Create and uphold team wellbeing and performance.
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Childcare & Development
- Oversee child development tracking and partner with families to celebrate progress.
- Dedicated Key Person role—build nurturing relationships and support personalised care plans for your group.
- Keep ahead of health and safety standards, with a focus on training and compliance.
Wellbeing & Inclusivity
- Model a culture that values diversity, respect, and community engagement (e.g., care home visits, community partnerships).
Requirements
We’re looking for candidates with:
- A relevant Level 3 qualification (or above) in early years education.
- Experience in a nursery setting—preferably with supervisory experience (as a Room Leader, Manager, or Practitioner leader).
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and parents.
- Passion and creativity in driving young children’s learning and development.
- A true commitment to partnership working—collaborating closely with families while delivering safety and inclusivity.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to make a positive, lasting impact—apply now and see where your leadership can take you!
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