Nursery Room Leader

Our East Malling nursery is rated Good by Ofsted and provides a warm, supportive and environmentally conscious setting for up to 74 children .

We’re passionate about sustainability and actively encourage children to understand the importance of recycling, reusing and reducing food waste.

Our experienced management team has successfully introduced the Bee Curious curriculum , creating exciting opportunities for children to develop their natural curiosity and confidence.

We also have strong connections with local secondary and primary schools, the local church and the wider community, regularly taking part in community events and activities.

We want you to feel as valued as the children in your care. That’s why we offer a supportive environment where you can develop your skills, grow your career and make a genuine difference.

As part of our team, you’ll benefit from:

A supportive and experienced management team.

Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Our unique Bee Curious curriculum.

Free staff parking.

Free uniform.

A birthday day off.

Opportunities to get involved in community fundraising through our partnership with BBC Children in Need .

A positive workplace culture where your contribution matters.

If you’re passionate about Early Years, enjoy leading and inspiring others, and want to make a real difference to children’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Join Busy Bees East Malling and help us give every child the best start in life.

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.

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!