Role Overview:
🌿 Discover the Charm of Busy Bees Cleadon 🌿
Set in the heart of the quaint village of Cleadon, just north of Sunderland, Busy Bees North Shields Rake Lane is a truly special place to work and grow.
🏡 132-place nursery in a beautifully converted building
🌞 5 bright, spacious base rooms and a private, homely garden
🍽️ NHS-accredited menus served in our specialist dining area
🏅 Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in our latest inspection
🚗 Complimentary onsite parking
Busy Bees Benefits
💷Competitive salary
📚 Ongoing professional development and career progression
🐝 Access to 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 a 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)
✈️ Opportunities to travel internationally – experience different cultures and learn new practices
But wait, there’s more! ✨ You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive 🐝—offering a huge array of retail discounts 🛍️ to help your money go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub 🧘♀️ featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. Our Celebrating You 🎉 section showcases the many ways we recognise and reward our valued team members, while Grow with Us 🌱 shares exciting development opportunities and training designed to help you thrive and grow at Busy Bees.
Role Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Centre Director in overseeing the daily operations and maintaining educational standards.
* Assist in developing and delivering an engaging, high-quality curriculum tailored to the needs of children.
* Ensure the centre complies with all relevant regulatory requirements and maintains high safety and health standards.
* Provide leadership and mentorship to staff, ensuring a cohesive and motivated team.
* Lead efforts to enhance customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional service and promoting a positive centre experience for families.
* Assist with administrative tasks, including scheduling, payroll, and recruitment.
* Manage operational records and support financial planning to ensure sustainability.
Required Qualifications:
Ideal Candidate:
* An approved Level 3 qualification or above in early years education.
* Experience within an early years setting, with leadership or supervisory experience ideally as either a Assistant Nursery Manager or Deputy Nursery Manager.
* Proven track record of ensuring educational excellence and curriculum development.
* Strong communication and organisational skills, with a focus on teamwork.
* Experience in maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and health and safety protocols.
Lead with passion and help create a nurturing learning environment at Busy Bees Cleadon—apply now and be part of our Outstanding team.🌟👶