Nursery Room Manager

Busy Bees Nurseries; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Busy Bees is seeking a Room Manager for their Gloucester nursery, offering competitive salary and benefits. The role requires a Level 3 Childcare qualification and focuses on managing educational activities and supporting children's development. Candidates will enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Childcare Discounts

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension with employer contribution

Enhanced family leave

Well-being benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification.
• Previous experience as Early Years Educator or equivalent.
• Ability to meet individual child needs and support development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure individual children's needs are met as a keyworker.
• Take ownership of observations and planning in line with EYFS.
• Encourage children's development and achievements.

Skills

Childcare

Observation

Assessment

EYFS Planning

SEND Support

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Job description

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Do you want to see personal growth opportunities beyond where you are now and well into your future? Busy Bees have assisted thousands of colleagues in achieving just that!

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool at Thames Ditton are proud to hold an Ofsted rating of GOOD. The warm and friendly team look forward to welcoming a new Room Manager, assisting them in giving our children the best start in life.

Our nursery has onsite parking, is 10 minutes from the train station, and is on the bus route to Kingston. We also provide a training academy for online training to build your knowledge and further progress your career.

About our Benefits

As a Room Manager, we offer a salary of up to £27k per annum, plus you will also be entitled to:

• 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) - because we all need time to relax and revitalize!
• Your Birthday off ... on us!
• Childcare Discounts - generous discount of 50%.
• Health & Wellbeing Apps - Confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as Peppy and Mental Health support.
• NEST Pension with a 3% employer contribution.
• Enhanced family leave.

And so much more, such as well-being benefits, Cycle to work – get to work, get fit, go green, and save money! Compassionate leave and support, Smart Hive – our amazing benefits platform where you can explore discounts for some of your favourite places!

What to expect as a Room Manager

• As a keyworker, you will ensure every individual child’s needs are met, including supporting parents with any SEND/ASL needs.
• Take ownership of the observation, assessments, and planning for your key children in line with EYFS and provide developmentally challenging next steps.
• Ensure we encourage and praise children’s development and achievements.
• And most of all…have FUN!

*To apply for this role, you must hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification and have previous experience working as an Early Years Educator, Nursery Practitioner, Nursery Assistant, or Nursery Nurse*

About the Business

A career at Busy Bees is exciting, dynamic, and always evolving. We offer a fantastic opportunity to work and learn on the job with leading Practitioners and Educators in the industry, along with best-in-sector training and support in child development. Here are just a few reasons why a career at Busy Bees is just that little bit more extraordinary, which is reflected in our 40 years of success.

About the Culture

At Busy Bees, our purpose and values are at the heart of what we do. They reflect how our colleagues work, treat each other, and interact with the communities around us. As part of our inclusive culture, we encourage applications across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities.