Nursery Room Manager

Busy Bees Nurseries; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Royal Tunbridge Wells is seeking a qualified Nursery Room Manager to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. The ideal candidate will guide and support the team, with opportunities for professional development. Responsibilities include ensuring children's needs are met, overseeing assessments, and fostering a fun learning environment. Benefits include a salary of £26k per annum, 28 days holiday, and childcare discounts.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Childcare Discounts

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension with employer contribution

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification.
• Experience in childcare settings preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure each child's needs are met.
• Take ownership of observations, assessments, and planning.
• Encourage and celebrate children’s development.

Skills

Childcare knowledge

Team leadership

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Job description

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Are you a Qualified Nursery Room Manager? Great! We are looking to bring on board a childcare professional on a full-time, permanent basis at our Busy Bees Tunbridge Wells Nursery.

As a Room Manager with us, you will guide and support the team by role modelling your knowledge and best practice. In this role, you may wish to enroll in a Management Qualification with our in-house training academy to develop your leadership skills and potentially earn a promotion!

We have two positions available, one in our preschool room and one in our baby room. Our preschool room can accommodate up to 40 children and has a fantastic team already in place. It features a child-sized kitchen, a mezzanine area for cozy spaces, and direct access to a large astro-turfed garden area.

Our large baby room includes a covered garden for free flow access and a sensory room for quiet exploration.

About our Benefits

As a Nursery Room Manager, we offer a salary of £26k per annum, plus the following entitlements:

• 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) — because everyone needs time to relax and recharge!
• Your Birthday off ... on us!
• Childcare Discounts — a generous 50% discount.
• Health & Wellbeing Apps — Confidential Employee Assistance Programme, Peppy, and Mental Health support.
• NEST Pension with a 3% employer contribution.
• Enhanced family leave.

And much more, including well-being benefits, Cycle to Work schemes, compassionate leave, and access to Smart Hive — our benefits platform with discounts at various locations!

Some of your responsibilities as a Room Leader/Manager at Busy Bees:

• As a keyworker, ensure each child's needs are met, including supporting parents with SEND/ASL needs.
• Take ownership of observations, assessments, and planning for your key children in line with EYFS, providing developmentally appropriate next steps, and supporting the staff team.
• Encourage and celebrate children’s development and achievements while guiding and managing your team.
• And most importantly… have FUN!

*To apply for a qualified role, you must hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification*

Why choose Busy Bees?

A career at Busy Bees is exciting, dynamic, and ever-evolving. We offer excellent opportunities to work and learn alongside industry-leading Practitioners and Educators, supported by sector-leading training in child development. Our 40 years of success speak to our commitment and excellence.

About the Culture

At Busy Bees, our purpose and values guide us. They shape how our colleagues work, treat each other, and engage with our communities. We promote an inclusive culture and welcome applications from all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities.