Lead with confidence. Inspire little minds. Grow your career.
Due to our continued growth and expansion, Busy Bunnies Nurseries are looking for passionate and experienced Room Leaders to join our wonderful teams at our Kirkby and Huthwaite settings.
If you're an experienced Early Years Practitioner ready to take the next step—or you're already a Room Leader looking for a nursery where you'll feel genuinely valued—we'd love to hear from you.
At Busy Bunnies, we believe every child deserves the very best start in life, and every member of our team deserves to feel supported, appreciated, and inspired every day.
Why Choose Busy Bunnies?
We're more than just a nursery—we're a family.
Our nurseries provide a warm, home-from-home environment where children feel safe, happy and excited to learn, while our staff enjoy working as part of a supportive, friendly team that celebrates success together.
We invest in our people because we know they are at the heart of everything we do.
What you'll receive
✨ Competitive salary
✨ Staff childcare discount
✨ Funded training and continuous professional development such as Noodle Now
✨ Leadership development opportunities
✨ Free uniform
✨ Free DBS check
✨ Pension scheme
✨ Employee of the Term rewards
✨ Monthly 100% Attendance Prize Draw
✨ Wisdom Mental Health App for you and your family
✨ Team celebrations and social events
✨ Genuine opportunities to progress within our growing nursery group
About the Role
As a Room Leader, you'll be responsible for creating an inspiring, nurturing and engaging environment where children can learn, grow and flourish.
You'll lead your room with confidence, supporting and motivating your team while ensuring every child receives the highest standard of care and education.
Every day is different—but every day you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in children's lives.
Your responsibilities will include
- Leading the daily running of your room.
- Planning exciting, engaging learning experiences in line with the EYFS.
- Supporting, coaching and motivating your room team.
- Creating a safe, stimulating and welcoming environment.
- Building strong relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
- Observing, assessing and monitoring children's learning and development.
- Ensuring outstanding safeguarding and health & safety practices.
- Promoting inclusive practice and supporting every child to reach their full potential.
- Working closely with the Nursery Manager to continually improve the quality of care and education within the setting.
We're Looking For Someone Who Has
- A minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential).
- At least one year's experience working in an early years setting.
- Previous leadership experience or the confidence and ambition to lead a room.
- Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding requirements.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- A positive, caring and enthusiastic approach.
- A genuine passion for helping children thrive.
Hours
- Full-time, permanent position
- Monday to Friday
- 40 hours per week
- All-year-round role
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
Ready to love where you work?
We're looking for someone who brings energy, creativity and kindness to everything they do—someone who wants to inspire children, support their team and be part of a nursery that truly values its people.
If you're ready to join a growing nursery group where your ideas matter, your hard work is recognised and your career can flourish, we'd love to welcome you to the Busy Bunnies family.
Apply today and start your next exciting chapter with Busy Bunnies Nurseries.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £13.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
- Management: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
