Senior Nursery Room Leader in London

On-site in London·Added today (last checked 12 Nov)

Busy Bees

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, London
Holiday: 28 days holiday inc. bank holidays
Commute: Cycle to work scheme

Skills

Nice to have

Childcare

Busy Bees is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in London.

The role

Lead, Inspire, and Make a Difference Every Day

Are you an experienced early years professional ready to take the next step in your career? At Busy Bees ExCel, we're looking for a passionate Senior Room Leader to help shape exceptional learning experiences, support and inspire colleagues, and make a lasting impact on children during their most important years.

As a Senior Room Leader, you'll play a key leadership role across the nursery, helping to guide teams, champion best practice, and ensure every child receives the highest standard of care, learning, and development.

Why Busy Bees?

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries nationwide and many more across the globe. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life while creating rewarding careers for the people who make that possible.

When you join Busy Bees, you'll become part of a supportive, nurturing team where your ideas are valued, your development is encouraged, and your achievements are celebrated.

You'll also receive training in our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to spark imagination, build confidence, and encourage children to explore the world around them.

About Busy Bees ExCel

Our Ofsted-rated Good nursery is home to 107 children across five age-specific rooms, each thoughtfully designed to support children's learning, development, and wellbeing.

Every room benefits from access to its own secure outdoor garden, giving children the freedom to explore, play, and develop vital physical skills throughout the day.

Located directly opposite the ExCel Convention Centre, our nursery is just a five-minute walk from both Royal Victoria and Custom House stations, making commuting easy via the DLR and Elizabeth Line.

What Makes Our Nursery Special?

We're proud of our diverse and welcoming team, bringing together a wide range of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Our colleagues work together to create a warm, inclusive environment where children, families, and team members feel valued and supported.

We also offer

Free onsite parking
Complimentary lunches
Excellent career progression opportunities
Ongoing training and professional development
A supportive leadership team committed to helping you succeed

Ready to Lead the Way?

If you're passionate about early years education, love supporting others to grow, and want to be part of a nursery where your contribution truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Busy Bees ExCel and help us give every child the very best start in life.

Busy Bees Benefits

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.

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.

What to Expect as a Senior Nursery Room Leader

Ensure 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 Candidate

Level 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!