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Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Senior Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Twickenham Teddington, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 77 children in a boutique nursery located in a large, converted home within a residential area of Teddington. Our nursery is thoughtfully separated into four spacious rooms catering to babies, 1-2-year-olds, toddlers, and preschoolers. Just an 8-minute stroll from Teddington High Street, many of our parents live nearby and walk to the nursery, but we are also well-positioned for those using public transport, with multiple bus routes serving Teddington High Street and Teddington Train Station only a 7-minute walk away, offering South Central services into London Waterloo.We pride ourselves on providing top-quality childcare, featuring nutritious meals with a 5-star rating from the EHO and a recently refurbished garden that includes a large outdoor space and a separate safe area for babies. Our cozy baby room is equipped with an attached sleep room, and we have a total of four childcare rooms across two floors. Our long-standing staff members bring up to 15 years of experience, ensuring quality care and support for every child. Additionally, we offer extracurricular activities such as sports and dance, and we regularly welcome visits from the police and fire department, as well as a pottery club that joins us for annual celebrations. Busy Bees Benefits • Competitive salary, • Ongoing professional development and career progression, • Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), • Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!, • 50% childcare discount, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus, • Menopause support through Peppy, • Financial support through Salary Finance, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon, • Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI), • Ensure that educational strategies and practices are consistent across multiple rooms., • Lead the planning and delivery of activities, adapting the curriculum to meet the diverse needs of the children., • Mentor and develop Room Leaders, promoting a collaborative and high-performing team., • Oversee the wellbeing and safeguarding of children, making necessary adaptations to support children with additional needs., • Foster strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child's development., • Level 3 qualification or above in early years education., • Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory or leadership experience ideally as a Senior Nursery Room Leader, Senior Nursery Room Manager or Senior Nursery Practitioner., • Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Thames Ditton, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 89 children in a bright and spacious nursery divided into three rooms, each tailored to different age ranges. This ensures that your child develops at the same pace as their friends. We take great pride in our outdoor space, which wraps around the entire building, providing shaded areas for each age group and numerous opportunities for exploration and play. Our long-standing staff team is passionate about giving every child in our care the best start in life.We maintain excellent links within the local community, fostering great relationships with the nearby nursing home, community center, library, and local schools. Conveniently situated within walking distance of Thames Ditton train station, we offer direct trains to London and easy access to the local village. Additionally, we provide free parking for staff, ensuring hassle-free access during drop-offs and collections. Busy Bees Benefits • Competitive salary, • Ongoing professional development and career progression, • Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), • Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!, • 50% childcare discount, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus, • Menopause support through Peppy, • Financial support through Salary Finance, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon, • Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI), • Lead the planning and execution of age-appropriate activities and curriculum in your room., • Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment for children., • Foster a high-performing team through supportive leadership and collaboration., • Oversee the development and wellbeing of children, ensuring their progress is tracked and communicated with parents., • Take on the role of Key Person, ensuring the holistic development and personal care needs of a group of children., • Level 3 qualification or above in early years education., • Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory experience an advantage ideally as a Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager or Nursery Practitioner., • Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.

Job Title: Deputy Head of Nursery (Float Role) This role would suit anybody that has experience as a Deputy Nursery Manager or Senior Nursery Practitioner with Management experience. Qualifications:For the Early Years Educator Full and Relevant Level 3 Qualification in Early Years Education Minimum 1 years' Team Leadership/Management experience Minimum 3 years' Nursery experience Excellent working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and current Ofsted statutory guidance. Knowledge and proven practical experience of implementing good quality learning opportunities. Knowledge of and commitment to: child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities and SEN/Inclusion Experience of working as a key worker for a group of children and their families Ability to observe, assess and report on children's behaviour Benefits:For the Early Years Educator Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications Opportunities for professional development and training Supportive work environment with a friendly team Company Pension scheme Duties:For the Early Years Educator To provide safe, high-quality education and care for children attending the nursery. To fulfil legal and statutory requirements and to supervise staff on a day-to-day basis. To contribute to and implement Nursery policies. Effective team leadership - ability to lead a team, manage effectively and efficiently, upholding positive working relationships and be an effective mentor. To manage the provision of the nursery ensuring that children, parents and the staff team work together to provide high quality childcare. To be responsible for the management of day-to-day financial operations within the nursery, by meeting financial targets and managing the occupancy ensuring maximum capacity. To agree and set nursery goals and monitor the achievement of progress against targets. To monitor and assess the quality of provision ensuring that policies and procedures, best practice and standards are maintained. Create a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow. Collaborate with parents and other staff members to support children's individual needs. Follow health and safety guidelines to ensure the well-being of all children If you are passionate about working with children and making a positive impact on their lives, we would love to hear from you. About Little Dukes: Little Dukes is the early years arm of the Dukes Education Group, with independent nurseries in London, Richmond upon Thames, Brighton Hove and Worthing. Our goal is to give children the foundations for an extraordinary life, through education.. Little Dukes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates will be expected to follow our Safer Recruitment processes which includes completion of an application form, undergoing an interview process, and the Company obtaining suitable references and an Enhanced DBS check. Job Types: Full-time Pay: £30,326.40-£39,000 per year.

Become a Valued Nursery Manager. Role: Experienced Nursery Manager. Location: Richmond. Nursery: 70 placement. Hours: 40 hours per week. Salary: £45000-£55000 P/A. Qualification: NVQ/Cache Level 3 or equivalent. Why join our clients' Family? You are an amazing Early Years Educator who has experience of managing staff, likes to take the initiative and wants to develop and grow your nursery. You may already be a Nursery Manager or you may be ready for the next step, whichever way, this is a great opportunity. With over 40 years’ experience and many Ofsted Outstanding grades, Our client can offer you the support you need to deliver your goals and create an outstanding nursery environment. Our client believes that a well-cared for team results in well-cared for children. That is why we strive to offer our staff every opportunity to develop with us to reach their full potential. We offer in-house and external training (wherever possible within working hours) including in exciting disciplines such as Forest School Leadership and Montessori. When you join our client you join the whole group, so you will have the support of our other Nursery Managers, Senior Managers and Head Office staff. You will also have the confidence of knowing that you are joining a team that offers Outstanding childcare. The Role: We are looking for an experienced Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager who is ready for a greater challenge. You will be responsible for Managing your nursery setting including: Delivering an Early Years curriculum which incorporates Montessori, HighScope and EYFS. Creating a warm and welcoming environment for parents and children. Recruiting, developing and managing a team of up to 12 staff. Selling the nursery to new parents including conducting viewings. Responding to all enquiries, both internal and external, in a timely manner. Ongoing nursery communications with parents including weekly newsletters. Operational planning. Budgetary management and reporting. Building excellent relationships with children, parents and colleagues. Promoting child welfare and ensuring all safeguarding procedures are followed. Contributing to the reputation of our clients Nursery Group. Benefits: Discount on Childcare Fees (50% from day one increasing to 66% with service). Fun social events throughout the year and an annual Christmas party. Celebration of hard work - bonuses, vouchers and social events. 33 days holidays pa with Birthday day off. Employee Assistance Programme. What you will bring: Experience as Nursery Manager or Deputy Nursery Manager. NVQ/Cache Level 3 Diploma in Early Years, NNEB, Montessori Diploma, Early Years Degree or QTS. Strong knowledge of EYFS and children’s learning and development. Leadership acumen. Excellent staff management skills. Experience in dealing with external organisations. Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication. Self-motivation, innovation and a positive outlook. Strong planning, budgeting and organisational skills. Lots of energy; and above all, A passion for delivering amazing educational experiences to children. An Enhanced DBS check and reference checks will be carried out prior to employment.