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Nursery Room Leader
Busy Bees
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Source date: 11/3/2026
About this role
Lead, Inspire and Make a Lasting Difference At Busy Bees Norwich Airport, we're looking for an experienced and motivated Room Leader to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for an early years professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional childcare and education while supporting and inspiring colleagues to achieve their best. As a Room Leader, you will take ownership of your room, ensuring children receive outstanding care and learning experiences in a nurturing, safe, and engaging environment. About Busy Bees Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with almost 400 nurseries across the country and many more internationally. We are committed to giving every child the best start in life and creating an environment where our colleagues feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. Our Bee Curious curriculum is designed to encourage children's natural curiosity, confidence, and love of learning, helping them develop the skills they need for the future. The Role As a Room Leader, you will play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of care and education within your room. Your responsibilities will include: * Leading and motivating a team of educators to deliver outstanding childcare and learning experiences. * Planning and delivering engaging activities that support children's development and individual learning journeys. * Creating a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. * Building strong partnerships with parents, carers, and external professionals. * Monitoring children's progress and ensuring high-quality observations and assessments are completed. * Acting as a role model within the nursery, supporting colleagues and promoting best practice across the setting. * Supporting the management team to maintain compliance with EYFS requirements and Busy Bees' standards. About Busy Bees Norwich Airport Busy Bees Norwich Airport is an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with capacity for 112 children. Our experienced and diverse team is passionate about providing high-quality care and education while building strong relationships with families and the wider community. We have established partnerships with local schools and external agencies, enabling us to provide excellent support for children and families. Conveniently located near Norwich Airport, local bus routes, the Park & Ride, and with easy access from the NDR and A140, our nursery is easily accessible from across the local area. 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. 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!