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Senior Nursery Room Leader


Company : Busy Bees Nurseries


Location : Wantage, England


Created : 2025-08-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for theSenior Nursery Room Leaderrole atBusy Bees Nurseries 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theSenior Nursery Room Leaderrole atBusy Bees Nurseries Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UKAs 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 UsBusy 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.Our Charitable CommitmentThrough our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.About Our NurseryBusy Bees Oxford Rockwell, rated Good by Ofsted, has a capacity of 93 children and features a friendly and passionate team dedicated to giving children the best start in life through playful teaching, responsive interactions, and engaging environments. Our nursery includes art lessons from a local art teacher, enhancing our creative offerings for the children. Located in a lovely market town, we benefit from good transport links to Abingdon, Oxford, Didcot, and Faringdon, ensuring easy accessibility for families.Busy Bees BenefitsCompetitive 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.But wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to ourBenefits and Wellbeingplatform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with aWellbeing Hubfeaturing resources to support your physical and mental health. ACelebrating Yousection showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicatedGrow with Usarea sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.What To Expect As a Senior Nursery Room LeaderEnsure that educational strategies and practices are consistent across multiple rooms. Lead the planning and delivery of activities, adapting the curriculum to meet the diverse needs of the children. Mentor and develop Room Leaders, promoting a collaborative and high-performing team. Oversee the wellbeing and safeguarding of children, making necessary adaptations to support children with additional needs. Foster strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child's development. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding protocols across the centre.Ideal CandidateLevel 3 qualification or above in early years education. Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory or leadership experience ideally as a Senior Nursery Room Leader, Senior Nursery Room Manager or Senior Nursery Practitioner. Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. Ability to foster an inclusive and supportive environment for both children and team members.Take the next step in your leadership career at Busy Bees—apply today! Seniority levelSeniority level Not Applicable Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Education Industries Education Administration Programs Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Busy Bees Nurseries by 2x Get notified about new Senior jobs inWantage, England, United Kingdom . 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