Senior Nursery Room Manager

TN United Kingdom; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and evolving nursery environment as a Senior Nursery Room Manager. In this role, you will lead a dedicated team, ensuring the best practices in childcare while supporting children's development. With a commitment to excellence, this position offers opportunities for professional growth, including potential management qualifications. Enjoy a fulfilling career with excellent benefits, including generous holiday time and childcare discounts. Be part of a culture that values inclusivity and personal development, making a significant impact on the lives of children and families.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Childcare Discounts

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension with employer contribution

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Compassionate leave and support

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Guide and support the team by role modeling best practices.
• Ensure each child's needs are met, including supporting parents with SEND/ASL needs.
• Take ownership of observations, assessments, and planning for key children.

Skills

Childcare Management

Leadership Skills

EYFS Knowledge

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 Maidenhead Cookham Road Nursery.

As a Senior Room Manager with us, you will guide and support the team by role modeling 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!

About our Benefits

As a Senior Nursery Room Manager, we offer a salary of up to £28k 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, 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 where you can explore discounts at your favorite places!

Responsibilities of a Senior Room Leader at Busy Bees:

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

To apply for this qualified 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 excellent opportunities to work and learn alongside leading practitioners, educators, and managers in the industry, with top-sector training and support in child development. Our 40 years of success reflect our commitment to this mission.

About our Culture

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