Senior Nursery Room Manager

TN United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Nursery Room Manager, where your expertise will shape the future of childcare. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a dedicated team, ensuring every child's needs are met while fostering their development. With a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including generous holiday and childcare discounts, this position is perfect for those passionate about nurturing young minds. Embrace a dynamic work environment that values inclusivity and professional growth, making a real impact in the lives of children and families.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

50% Childcare Discounts

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension with employer contribution

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification.
• Previous experience as a Senior Nursery Room Leader or Manager.

Responsibilities

• Support the nursery management team as the 3rd in charge.
• Ensure every child's needs are met, including those with SEND/ASL needs.
• Guide and coach a team of practitioners while encouraging children's development.

Skills

Childcare Management

EYFS Knowledge

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Level 3 Childcare Qualification

Job description

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Are you a Senior Nursery Room Manager? Great!

We are looking to bring on board a childcare professional on a full-time basis at our Busy Bees Cheltenham Prestbury Road Nursery.

As a Senior Room Manager with us, you will guide and support the team by role modeling your knowledge and best practices. In this role, you may wish to enroll in a Management Qualification with our in-house training academy to develop your leadership skills and advance your career!

About our Benefits

As a Senior Nursery Room Manager, we offer a salary of £27,000 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 benefits platform with discounts for your favorite places!

Some of the responsibilities of a Senior Room Leader at Busy Bees:

• Be the 3rd in charge at the nursery, working closely with the nursery management team.
• As a keyworker, ensure every 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 challenging next steps, and supporting the staff team.
• Encourage and praise children’s development and achievements while guiding, coaching, and managing our team of practitioners.
• And most of all… have FUN!

To qualify for this role, you must hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification and have previous experience as a Senior Nursery Room Leader, Senior Nursery Room Manager, or Senior Nursery Practitioner.

Why choose Busy Bees?

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, educators, and managers in the industry, along with sector-leading training and support in child development. Our 40 years of success reflect our commitment to excellence.

About the Culture

At Busy Bees, our purpose and values are central to everything we do. They guide how our colleagues work, treat each other, and interact with the communities around us. We promote an inclusive culture and encourage applications from all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities.