Nursery Room Manager

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

Job summary

Busy Bees Day Nursery in Reading is seeking a Room Manager to support children’s early development. This role involves creating plans based on assessments, fostering children's growth, and ensuring their individual needs are met. The candidate should have a Level 3 Childcare qualification and be excited to work in a nurturing environment that values education and fun.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

50% Childcare Discounts

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension with employer contribution

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification.
• Experience in supporting SEND/ASL is valuable.
• Skills in observations, assessments, and child development essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure individual children's needs are met by taking ownership of planning and assessments.
• Encourage children's development and achievements as their keyworker.
• Engage and make learning fun for the children.

Skills

Child development

Communication

Observations

Planning

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 Reading International 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 beautiful nursery is located on Reading International Business Park behind the Verizon Building.

About our Benefits

As a Nursery Practitioner, 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 and find discounts for some of your favorite places!

What to expect as a Nursery Nurse/Educator

• As a keyworker, you will ensure every individual child's needs are met, including supporting parents with any SEND/ASL needs.
• Take ownership of observations, assessments, and planning for your key children in line with EYFS and provide developmentally challenging next steps.
• 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*

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.