Senior Nursery Room Manager

Busy Bees Nurseries; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK nursery, Busy Bees in Maidstone, is seeking a Senior Room Manager to support child development and engagement. The role requires a Level 3 Childcare qualification and managerial experience, offering a competitive salary up to £28k and various employee benefits. Join a dynamic and inclusive team committed to making a difference in children's lives.

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 and managerial experience.
• Experience in supporting children with SEND/ASL needs.
• Ability to create developmental plans for children.

Responsibilities

• Ensure individual child’s needs are met.
• Plan and assess children's developmental next steps.
• Encourage and praise children's development.

Skills

Childcare

Management

Communication

Observation

Planning

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Job description

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About our Nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool at Maidstone Hospital are proud to hold Ofsted rating GOOD. The warm and friendly team look forward to welcoming a new Senior Room Manager, assisting them in giving our children the best start in life.

About our Benefits

As a SRM, we offer a salary up to £28k per annum, plus you will also be entitled to:

• 28 days holiday per year (inc 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 discounts for some of your favorite places!

What to expect as a SRM

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

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.