Senior Nursery Room Manager

Busy Bees Nurseries; West Byfleet; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in West Byfleet is looking for a Senior Nursery Room Manager to guide and support their team. Applicants must hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification and have experience in a similar role. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including holiday entitlement, childcare discounts, and health support. Join a passionate team and contribute to children's development in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Your Birthday off

Childcare Discounts

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension with employer contribution

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification.
• Previous experience as a Senior Nursery Room Leader or Manager.
• Ability to manage and guide a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the nursery management team as the 3rd in charge.
• Meet individual child’s needs and support families.
• Lead observation, assessments, and planning for key children.
• Encourage children's development through praise and guidance.

Skills

Childcare knowledge

Leadership skills

Observation and assessment

Communication with parents

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Job description

Job Summary

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 West Byfleet Nursery.

As a Senior 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 enrol on a Management Qualification with our very own in-house training academy to develop your leadership skills and bag a promotion!

About our Benefits

As a Senior Nursery Room Manager, we offer a salary of up to £28,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 of50%.
• 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 which you can explore and find discounts for some of your favourite places!

Some of the things you will do as a Senior Room Leader at Busy Bees

• To be the 3rd in charge at the nursery working close with the nursery management team
• 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 as well as supporting the staff team.
• Ensure we encourage and praise children’s development and achievements whilst guiding, coaching, and managing our team of practitioners.
• And most of all…have FUN!

To apply for a 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 a fantastic opportunity to work and learn on the job with leading Practitioners, Educators and Managers 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.