Nursery Room Leader

Nursery Room Leader – Sutton Scotney

£14.85 per hour (£30,888 annually based on 40 paid hours per week)
Sutton Scotney, near Winchester | SO21 3JW

Ready for your next step in early years? Join Busy Bees as a Nursery Room Leader, with support to develop your leadership skills and grow your career.

Whether you’re already a Room Leader or an experienced Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Nurse or Early Years Educator ready to progress, we’d love to hear from you.

About Our Nursery

Our 69-place nursery is set within a converted chapel in Sutton Scotney, north of Winchester. Garden spaces, regular village walks and strong community connections make this a lovely setting to build your early years career.

You’ll join an experienced team on Stockbridge Road, Sutton Scotney, SO21 3JW, with access to the A34 and A303. We welcome applications from Andover, Winchester, Whitchurch, Stockbridge, South Wonston, Micheldever and surrounding Hampshire villages.

Why Join Busy Bees?

• 50% childcare discount.

• Up to 28 days’ holiday, including bank holidays, plus your birthday off.

• Ongoing training and career progression.

• Enhanced family leave and a return-to-work bonus.

• Retail discounts and wellbeing support through Hive.

• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders.

• Workplace pension, Cycle to Work scheme and discounted private medical insurance.

Apply today and take your next step with Busy Bees Sutton Scotney.

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!