Nursery Room Leader

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.

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured.

Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.

About our Nursery:
Busy Bees Day Nursery and Preschool Ripon is an Ofsted-rated "Good" facility with a capacity of 126 children, caring for ages from 12 weeks to 5 years. The purpose‑built, one‑storey nursery features eight rooms, all offering outstanding care and direct access to an enclosed outdoor play area. It also boasts a large garden space, with a woodland nature trail and forest area, providing an enriching outdoor experience.

Located conveniently on College Business Park, it is an ideal setting for children’s early learning and development.

• 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.
• Take on the role of 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.

• Level 3 qualification or above in early years education.
• Experience in an early years setting; supervisory experience (e.g., Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager, or Nursery Practitioner) is an advantage.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Passionate about fostering children’s development and creating positive relationships with families.

• Competitive salary.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression.
• Our "Hive" benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers.
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays).
• Your birthday off – it's our gift to you!
• 50% 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).
• Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices.