Busy Bees Nurseries
Senior Nursery Room Leader
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Senior Room Leader – Busy Bees Nurseries
Join Our Team at Busy Bees, the UK’s leading nursery group, and inspire the next generation with your expertise in early years education.
About the Role
As a Senior 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 Us
Busy Bees is the UK’s leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries nationwide—plus locations overseas. We are committed to giving every child the best start in life, supported by a award-winning workplace culture. Our team culture is built on values that ensure every member feels heard, valued, and nurtured.
Why Work at Busy Bees?
- Join a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging and educational spaces where children can thrive.
- Work with our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.
Our Charitable Commitment
Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, Busy Bees supports community involvement and fundraising to make a meaningful impact on children’s lives.
Our Nursery – Finchley, Gloucester House
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Rated Good by Ofsted, Busy Bees Finchley (Gloucester House) caters to 90 children in a purpose-built nursery featuring:
- Four well-resourced, warm, and welcoming rooms, all on the same level
- Age-appropriate activities and resources, tailored to individual needs
- Complimentary lunches for children
- Spacious outdoor area with weekly Physical Education (PE), Zumba, and Yoga sessions to promote a healthy and active lifestyle
Located on Woodside Lane, ground floor of 150 Gloucester House, our setting prioritises inclusivity and holistic development.
Senior Room Leader Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Ongoing professional development and career progression
- Hive benefits platform, with:
- Discounts across a huge range of retailers
- Wellbeing Hub with physical and mental health resources
- Celebrating You zone for team recognition
- Dedicated career growth area (Grow with Us)
- 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
- Birthday off as a gift
- 50% childcare discount
- Enhanced family leave and return-to-work bonus
- Menopause support via Peppy
- Financial advice through Salary Finance
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Mental Health First Aiders
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Easy workplace pension access via Cushon
- Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
- Opportunities to travel and learn new practices in different cultures worldwide
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Responsibilities
- Ensure consistency in educational strategies across multiple rooms.
- Lead planning and delivery of activities, tailored to diverse children’s needs.
- Mentor and support Room Leaders to create a collaborative, high-performing team.
- Oversee children’s wellbeing and safeguarding, including adaptations for children with additional needs.
- Build strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of children’s development.
- Enforce compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding protocols across the centre.
Ideal Candidate
- Level 3 qualification (or above) in early years education
- Experience in an early years setting, ideally as a:
- Senior Nursery Room Leader
- Senior Nursery Room Manager
- Senior Nursery Practitioner
- Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for both children and staff
Take the next step in your leadership career at Busy Bees—apply today and help us shape the future!
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