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

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 Edinburgh Dean Terrace is a 55 place converted 3 storey Georgian house offering 5 beautiful, spacious, welcoming childcare rooms with an exciting, secure outdoor area for the children to explore. The Royal Botanical Gardens and Inverleith Park are very local where the children regularly visit to develop their love of the outdoors, their self-esteem, physical skills, and confidence.

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

Hive Benefits and Wellbeing platform with a vast array of retail discounts and wellbeing resources

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; 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!

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