Busy Bees Nurseries
Nursery Room Leader
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Room Leader Role – Busy Bees Muslim Nurseries
Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK
As a Room Leader at Busy Bees, 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 Busy Bees
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 through high-quality childcare, education, and emotional support. We are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture and our commitment to supporting staff.
At Busy Bees, we believe in nurturing every member of our team, ensuring they feel valued, heard, and empowered.
Why Work at Busy Bees?
We provide a supportive work environment that allows you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive.
- Bee Curious Curriculum: Introduced are professional development curriculum designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.
- Impactful Community Work: Partnered with BBC Children in Need, offering meaningful fundraising and volunteer opportunities to support children’s lives.
Our Nursery – Busy Bees Ashford Eureka Park
- Ofsted Rating: Good
- Capacity: 108 children
- Location: Conveniently situated in a local leisure complex, near M20 and Ashford town centre
- Facilities:
- Six base rooms
- One dedicated sensory room
- Outdoor gardens for each age group, allowing daily free-flow access to outdoor play
- Free on-site parking for staff
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Competitive Benefits Package
- Competitive salary
- Ongoing professional development and career progression
- Exclusive access to our Hive Benefits Hub, offering:
- Discounts across an extensive retail network
- A Wellbeing Hub with tools to support physical and mental health
- 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
- Annual Birthday Off Work – our gift to you!
- 50% childcare discount
- Enhanced family leave and a return-to-work bonus
- Menopause support through Peppy’s dedicated programme
- Financial support via Salary Finance
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and trained Mental Health First Aiders
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Workplace pension access through Cushion
- Affordable Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
- Unique work placements abroad to immerse in different cultural learning practices
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Management
- Lead the planning, organisation, and execution of age-appropriate activities and educational programmes
- Supervise and manage a team of Early Years Professionals
- Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment for children
- Enhance team performance through supportive leadership, collaboration, and professional development
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Childcare & Progress Tracking
- Oversee holistic child development, ensuring daily monitoring and progress documentation
- Serve as the Key Person, building strong relationships with families and supporting children’s emotional and behavioural needs
- Deliver regular updates to parents about their child’s progress
Administrative & Safety Duties
- Ensure alignment with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and Ofsted standards
- Maintain a secure, clean, and safe environment, managing daily operations effectively
- Uphold health and safety protocols, including safeguarding procedures
Ideal Candidate: Qualifications & Skills
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Essential:
- A qualification at Level 3 or higher in Early Years Education (e.g., Level 3 Diploma in Early Years)
- Proven experience in an early years setting (e.g., Nursery Room Leader, Manager, or Practitioner)
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Advantages:
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience in early years education
- Demonstrable skills in strong leadership, organisation, and communication
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Key Traits:
- Passionate about supporting children’s development and building trusting relationships with families
- Excellent emotional intelligence and conflict resolution skills
- Organisational and detail-oriented with a keen eye for best practice
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Make a positive impact on young learners – apply now for this fulfilling leadership role with Busy Bees!
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