Busy Bees Woking Noah’s Ark, Worplesdon

£32,968 per year (£15.85 per hour) | 40 hours per week

Lead a room somewhere a little different

Imagine leading your team in a nursery surrounded by woodland, where children enjoy daily woodland walks, Forest School and even have an onsite farm to explore.

That’s everyday life at Busy Bees Woking Noah’s Ark in Worplesdon.

Our 64-place nursery is set across four single-storey barns in a beautiful woodland setting, and we’re looking for an experienced Room Leader to join our team.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your Early Years career, or you’re already a Room Leader looking for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

Why join us?

• £32,968 per year (£15.85 per hour)
• A unique nursery surrounded by woodland
• Onsite farm, daily woodland walks and Forest School
• 50% childcare discount
• Your birthday off – our gift to you
• Ongoing professional development and clear opportunities to progress
• Our Bee Curious curriculum, giving you and your team the opportunity to create exciting learning experiences
• Hive benefits and discounts across a huge range of retailers

About the role

As a Room Leader, you’ll take the lead in creating a happy, engaging and supportive environment where both children and your team can thrive.

You’ll support and inspire your team, help maintain high standards of care and education and make sure every child has opportunities to learn, explore and develop.

With our woodland setting, Forest School and onsite farm, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to bring learning to life and encourage your team to think beyond the nursery room.

What we’re looking for

You’ll need a Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare, along with experience working within an Early Years setting.

You’ll be someone who enjoys supporting others, can confidently lead a team and is passionate about creating the best possible experiences for children.

More reasons to join Busy Bees

• Up to 28 days’ holiday per year, including bank holidays
• Enhanced family leave and return-to-work bonus
• Ongoing training and career progression
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Menopause support through Peppy
• Financial support through Salary Finance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance
• Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices

Ready for your next step?

If you’re an experienced Early Years Practitioner ready to move into leadership, or an existing Room Leader looking for a new opportunity around Worplesdon, Woking or Guildford, we’d love to meet you.

Apply today and come and see what makes Noah’s Ark such a special place to work.

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!