Nursery Room Manager - Gillingham

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 Tops Gillingham Nursery is a 96 place Day Nursery & Pre-School situated in Gillingham. The nursery run several extra-curricular activities including Tops Forest School, baby massage sessions, Holiday club (after school care) and much more! 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.
  
  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.
  
  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:
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. 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. Free meals: Our nurseries are proud to provide free breakfast and lunch to our colleagues as part of our commitment to supporting your well-being. Enjoy freshly prepared meals each day, ensuring you're energized and ready to provide the best care and education for the children we nurture. Employee Recognition: Access to the Blue Light Card, offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions. Employee Recognition Platform: Access our reward and recognition platform, Each Person, for Gym discounts, Cycle2Work benefits, GP on demand, Cinema deals, Diesel Savings Card, and cashback on your favourite supermarkets and high street retailers. We also use Each person to celebrate employee of the month! 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. Travel and Parking Season Ticket loan: Borrow up to £500 interest-free and spread the expense easily, whether for public transport or parking. 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!