Senior Nursery Room Leader

Role Overview:

🌈 We’re Opening a Brand-New Busy Bees Nursery in Cricklewood! Be Part of Something Amazing! 🐝

Busy Bees has acquired and is transforming a stunning two-storey nursery in Cricklewood —and this is your chance to be part of something truly special!

This October, 110 little learners will be exploring, laughing, and growing in a beautifully refurbished space designed to inspire. We’re looking for passionate Senior Room Leaders to join us in delivering exceptional early years education and giving our children the very best start in life .

This is your chance to be part of something fresh, exciting, and built from the ground up! Be a founding team member, help shape the nursery culture, and create an environment where children and staff thrive together.

🐝 Why You'll Love Working With Us As A Senior Room Leader

✨ Exclusive Busy Bees Benefits ✨

💷 Competitive pay – £14.77 per hour!

🚀 Career progression – Grow with us through training & development!

🎂 Birthday off – Yes, really. Take the day to celebrate YOU!

👶 50% childcare discount – Because family comes first!

🏖 Up to 28 days holiday – Including bank holidays!

💖 Menopause support – Through Peppy, helping you through life’s milestones!

🧘 Wellbeing perks – Access to Hive, our fantastic wellbeing & retail discount hub!

🚴 Cycle to Work scheme – A healthy commute, a happier you!

💰 Pension & financial perks – Easy access to workplace pension & Salary Finance support!

🌏 Travel opportunities – Work with childcare professionals across the world!

🤝 Enhanced family leave & return-to-work bonus – Because balance matters!

💛 Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders – We've got your back!

🐝 PLUS: You’ll get exclusive access to Hive , our Benefits & Wellbeing platform —filled with retail discounts, a Wellbeing Hub supporting your physical & mental health, a Celebrating You section recognising our valued team members, and a Grow with Us area packed with development opportunities and training.

🚆 Excellent Transport Connections Just a 7-minute walk from Cricklewood Thameslink Station , with direct trains to Central London , Luton , and St Albans —ideal for commuters.

🚌 Well-Served by Local Bus Routes Multiple bus stops within a 3–7 minute walk, including Cricklewood Broadway and Sheldon Road , with access to routes: 16, 189, 226, 245, 260, 460, C11 , plus night services N32and N266 .

📍 Easy Access from Nearby Areas

• Kilburn – Just 2 minutes by train or 6 minutes by direct bus (C11)

• Willesden – 6-minute direct bus ride via routes like 260 and 266

• Golders Green – 10-minute journey via direct buses 245 and 460

Role Responsibilities:

🏆 What You'll Do As A Senior Room Leader

⭐ Create engaging, exciting learning experiences for children

⭐ Lead & inspire your nursery team with enthusiasm & creativity

⭐ Support children’s development & maintain positive relationships with families

⭐ Plan fun, educational activities to spark curiosity & growth

⭐ Ensure the highest standards of health, safety, and hygiene

Required Qualifications:

🎯 Are You Our Perfect Senior Room Leader

We’re searching for dynamic, passionate, and skilled childcare professionals to join our team .

💡 Do you have…?

🔹 Level 3 qualification or above in early years education

🔹 Experience in an early years setting , with supervisory experience an advantage—ideally as a Senior Nursery Room Leader or Nursery Room Manager

🔹 Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills to inspire and support your team

🔹 A passion for fostering children’s development and creating positive relationships with families

🌟 ABOUT US

Busy Bees is the UK’s leading nursery group , with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and even more overseas! We’re all about giving every child the best start in life and ensuring our team feels valued, heard, and supported every step of the way!

As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our Bee Curious curriculum , designed to nurture wonder, creativity, and confidence in young learners!

🌍 Our Charitable Commitment – Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need , we fundraise, create community events, and help support children across the UK .

✨ This is YOUR chance to be part of something exciting, rewarding, and career-changing. APPLY NOW and start your next adventure with Busy Bees! 🎉