Nursery Room Manager

2 weeks ago


Exeter, United Kingdom Tops Day Nurseries Full time

Job description:

NURSERY ROOM MANAGER 

Location: Tops Exeter, Exeter, Devon

Pay rate:  Up to £14.04 per hour 

Contracted Hours:  40 hours per week/ Full Time

About the Role

Our Room Manager’s looks after the educational and social development of babies and young children up to the age of five. Their primary duties include providing children with a safe environment to learn, helping them to develop basic social and behavioural skills and engaging them in age-appropriate play activities.

About the Nursery

Owlets is a purpose built nursery that is Ofsted registered for up to 104 children , from 3 months to five years. The Nursery is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm for 50 weeks of the year (closed for 2 weeks over the Christmas period).

What does the role involve?

Manage and support the team of childcare workers and educators in the room. Delegate tasks and responsibilities to staff, ensuring a smooth workflow. Mentor and train staff to ensure high standards of care and education are maintained. Plan and deliver age-appropriate learning activities that support the developmental needs of the children. Organize a daily routine that balances learning, play, and rest. Create stimulating environments with engaging activities that encourage children’s curiosity and development. Ensure individual learning plans are developed to meet the needs of each child. Ensure the room is always well-organized and that all resources are available and used effectively. Set up activities and create displays that reflect the children's work and progress.

What are we looking for?

Early Years qualification (Level 3 or higher) in childcare. Strong leadership and organizational skills. Experience working in an early years setting. Good communication skills, both with children and adults.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

At Tops Day Nurseries, we believe in rewarding our team for their hard work and dedication. Here are some of the fantastic benefits you’ll enjoy as part of our family:

£700 Welcome Bonus : We’re excited to have you join us and want to start things off with a warm welcome

Annual Bonus Scheme : As an Employee-Owned Company, you’ll share in our success. Each May, you’ll have the opportunity to receive a bonus from our profit shares.

Relocation Package: Receive up to £3000 to help make your move as smooth as possible.

Childcare Discount : Enjoy up to 60% off childcare within Tops Day Nurseries, making it easier for you to balance work and family life.

Flexible Working Options : Maximise Your Time Off with Compressed Hours. By working compressed hours, you can enjoy even more time off either work a four-day week every week and gain up to 48 extra days off per year. or, alternatively, work nine days over two weeks, and you’ll receive up to 24 additional days off annually. That’s on top of your standard holiday allowance

Holiday Allowance : Take advantage of 29 days of holiday to relax and recharge.

Exclusive Deals and Discounts : Access our reward and recognition platform, Each Person, for up to 40% off cinema tickets, Diesel Savings Card, and cashback on your favourite supermarkets and high street retailers.

Health and Wellbeing Support : We’ve got you covered with NHS Prescription Charges, Optical Care, and Dental Treatment.

Career Development : We’re committed to your growth and offer fantastic opportunities for career advancement.

Why Tops Day Nurseries?

We are a leading early education and childcare provider in South England, established in 1990. We promote environmental sustainability and social responsibility by educating today’s children to influence future generations. We value respect, open communication, and teamwork, fostering a positive, purpose-driven work environment.

As an Employee-Owned Company, our colleagues are co-owners, benefiting from the company’s growth through annual profit-sharing bonuses. We're also proud to rank 9th in the 2024 Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK, offering career development from Level 2 Childcare Apprenticeships to Nursery Manager or Early Years Teacher.

Exciting? We think so Your journey starts here, so take the first step to become part of Tops Team by clicking apply

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. All candidates will be required to have an enhanced DBS which is on the update service. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks. This role involves regulated activity with children. You should not apply if you are on the Childrens’ Barred List.

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