Nursery Manager

Busy Bees Nurseries; St Albans; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in St Albans is seeking a Room Leader to oversee the baby room. This full-time position requires a Level 3 Childcare Qualification and experience in Early Years. The ideal candidate will provide stimulating experiences, promote the development of children, and ensure their safety. Competitive salary of £28,267.20 per annum plus bonuses for qualifications is offered. Join a passionate team dedicated to creating a nurturing environment for children.

Benefits

Annual Leave starting at 24 days

75% off nursery fees for team members

Health & wellbeing programme

Tailored learning and development opportunities

Company Pension Scheme

Referral Programme

On-Site Parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in Early Years setting.
• Experience in a senior position is desirable.
• Understanding of EYFS statutory framework.

Responsibilities

• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences for children.
• Enhance the physical, intellectual, and emotional development of children.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing of children and staff.

Skills

Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification

Over 1 year's experience working in Early Years

Knowledge of Ofsted expectations

Fluent in written and spoken English

Education

Level 3 Childcare Qualification

Job description

Acre Wood Day Nursery – Room Leader – Babies (0–18 months)

Job Type: Full Time – 40 Hours Per Week

Salary: £28,267.20 per annum + £750 joining bonus + £400 Qualification Recognition bonus (for Level 3 Practitioners)

Level 3 Childcare Qualification essential.

Our baby room has up to 9 children per day and as a leader within our team you will be working alongside passionate, friendly and welcoming staff. The room has 3 members who work with our children and families on a personal, bespoke basis ensuring all children can flourish and achieve in our care.

What our parents say: "My daughter absolutely loves it there! The staff is super friendly and really make it feel like a second home for the children. They have fun activities that keep her engaged, and I love seeing her come home excited about what she learned."

Responsibilities:

• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development.
• Enhance the all‑around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development.
• Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality.
• Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency.
• Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff.
• Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on the EyMan system and on file.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times.
• Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification – Essential.
• Over 1 year's experience working in Early Years – Essential.
• Over 6 months' experience working in a senior position – Desirable.
• Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating – Desirable.
• Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements – Essential.
• Fluent in written and spoken English – Essential.

Benefits:

• Annual Leave starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays.
• Employee discount / Childcare: 75% off nursery fees for team members.
• Health & wellbeing programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available and mental health first aid trained staff.
• Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Referral Programme: Recommend a friend for a role and if they are successful receive a cash bonus.
• On‑Site Parking / Free Parking.

Acre Wood Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care in recruiting junior staff and developing leadership. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

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Responsibilities:

• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, appropriate to each child's age and stage of development.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times.
• Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments.
• Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff.
• Support staff in updating the EyLog/EyMan systems and child learning journals.
• Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification – Essential.
• Over 1 year of experience working in Early Years – Essential.
• Knowledge of Ofsted expectations and statutory framework for the EYFS – Essential.
• Fluent in written and spoken English – Essential.

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Benefits:

• Annual Leave starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays.
• Employee discount / Childcare: 75% off nursery fees for our team members.
• Health & wellbeing programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available and mental health first aid trained staff.
• Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Referral Programme: Recommend a friend for a role and if they are successful receive a cash bonus.
• On‑Site Parking / Free Parking.

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