Nursery room manager. Job in Hitchin Education & Training Jobs

Busy Bees; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking an Early Years Educator to foster children's growth and lead a nursery team. This role offers a supportive atmosphere, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in early years education and a passion for creating engaging learning experiences. Flexible working options and various employee benefits are also provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Flexible working options including a four-day work week

Qualifications

• Dynamic and skilled childcare professional.
• Experience in an early years setting preferred.
• Supervisory experience as a Nursery Room Leader or Manager is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging learning experiences for children.
• Lead and inspire your nursery team with enthusiasm.
• Support children's development and maintain positive family relationships.
• Plan educational activities to spark curiosity.
• Ensure highest standards of health and safety.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Passion for child development

Education

Level 3 qualification or above in early years education

Job description

Role Overview

Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK

As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities.

About Us

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured.

Why Work at Busy Bees?

We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.

Our Charitable Commitment

Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.

About our Nursery

Join our nurturing team at Busy Bees in Stotfold, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 64 children. Our smaller team creates a family-like atmosphere, enhanced by our converted house that adds to the homely feel. We collaborate with local authorities for further training opportunities, supporting your professional growth. Located in a small town, we have regular bus services into larger towns and are conveniently situated next to a CO-OP with electric car charging points. We offer free parking and flexible working options, including a four-day work week.

To show our appreciation, we provide weekly lunches, breakfasts, or sweet treats, along with an Employee of the Month program. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in early childhood education within a supportive and community-oriented environment.

Busy Bees Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off - it's our gift to you!
• 50% childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
• Menopause support through Peppy
• Financial support through Salary Finance
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
• Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices.

But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.

Role Responsibilities

Create engaging, exciting learning experiences for children

Lead & inspire your nursery team with enthusiasm & creativity

Support children's development & maintain positive relationships with families

Plan fun, educational activities to Spark curiosity & growth

Ensure the highest standards of health, safety, and hygiene

Required Qualifications

We're searching for dynamic, passionate, and skilled childcare professionals to join our team.

Do you have ?

• 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 to inspire and support your team
• A passion for fostering children's development and creating positive relationships with families