Busy Bees Nurseries
Nursery Room Leader
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Nursery Room Leader
Room Leader – ** Busy Bees Newbury**
Join Our Team at Busy Bees – the leading nursery group in the UK
As a Room Leader, 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.
About Us
Busy Bees is the UK’s leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and internationally. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and have been recognised for our exceptional workplace culture, including numerous awards. At Busy Bees, we ensure every team member feels heard, valued, and nurtured.
At Busy Bees Newbury, rated Good by Ofsted, we proudly care for 104 children across our nursery. Our longstanding staff team fosters a supportive and respectful family community. Located on the grounds of Newbury College, our nursery offers a peaceful environment for learning and growth. Conveniently situated with good bus links to Newbury town centre (just a 20-minute walk away), and offering free staff parking, our welcoming facility ensures easy access.
Why Work at Busy Bees?
You’ll join a team that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children thrive. As part of our Bee Curious curriculum, you’ll help foster curiosity, confidence, and a love for discovery in young learners.
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Benefits at Busy Bees
- Competitive salary
- Ongoing professional development & career progression
- Access to our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, including discounted retail offerings
- Up to 28 days holiday annually (including bank holidays)
- Birthday off – our gift to you!
- 50% childcare discount
- Enhanced family leave & return-to-work bonus
- Menopause support through Peppy
- Financial support via Salary Finance
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & mentally health first-aiders
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Pension contributions via Cushon (easy access)
- Discounted private medical insurance
- International travel opportunities – explore other cultures and best practices globally
Additionally, Hive offers:
- A gigantic array of retail discounts to help your money go further
- Access to a Wellbeing Hub with resources supporting physical and mental health
- Celebrating You programmes highlighting ways we acknowledge and reward our valued team members
- A Grow with Us section featuring training, opportunities, and career development to help you thrive
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation and execution of age-specific activities and curriculum
- Design a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment for children
- Foster and develop a high-performing team with supportive leadership and teamwork
- Oversee children’s development and wellbeing, ensuring professional progress tracking and regular parent communication
- Serve as a Key Person, nurturing the holistic development and personal care needs of a designated group of children
- Maintain health and safety standards, ensuring a secure and clean environment
Ideal Candidate
- Qualification: Level 3 or above in early years education
- Experience: Prior experience in an early years setting, with preference for leadership roles (Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Manager, or Practitioner preferred)
- Skills: Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills
- Passion: Dedicated to supporting children’s development and building positive family relationships
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