Nursery Room Leader

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK

Become a Room Leader at Busy Bees, guiding multiple rooms and supporting your team to deliver outstanding care and learning.

About Us
Busy Bees is the UK’s largest nursery group, with nearly 400 settings. We’re committed to giving every child the best start in life and fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued.

Why Join Us?
We offer a supportive environment, access to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, and the chance to create inspiring spaces for children to grow.

About Our Bedford Elstow Nursery
Our Ofsted-rated Good nursery supports up to 112 children and features natural outdoor learning spaces. We’re a 2-minute walk from the bus stop, close to the A6 and A421, offer free staff parking, and provide the option of a 4-day working week.

Join us and help children thrive in a nurturing, vibrant environment!

Busy Bees Benefits

• Competitive salary Finish
• 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.

But wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Ideal Candidate:

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

Make a positive impact on young learners—apply now!