Job Description

Are you a dynamic, flexible and passionate individual who has chosen Childcare as a Vocation and Career? Have you

experience managing a busy Day Nursery setting

?

Bumbles is recruiting a Childcare Manager for Bumbles HQ setting at 22 Knockbreda Road, Belfast BT6 0JA. In this role, you will collaborate with 2 existing and experienced Managers of other settings and further Senior Coordinators whom are 'Persons in Charge'. Additional support is provided from a Business & Development Manager and Bumbles Director Patricia Maxwell. Working alongside this Senior Team, you will lead and inspire our team of all levels, ensuring Bumbles vision and values are apparent in the excellent Childcare provision we provide to our families every day. In return, we offer an admirable salary and package. This Manager role oversees a 53 place Nursery in our HQ setting and an adjoining 48 place wraparound setting in Rosetta Primary School, directly opposite.

Please visit our website to see essential criteria for this role, the Manager and to apply for this role.

Senior Role:

Childcare Manager

Hours:

37 hours over a 4 day week

, covering 4 full days and operational hours (7:45am to 6pm).

Salary: Starting salary offered for this role is

30,014

pro rata and there is room for continued growth based on performance.

Benefits of the role

4 day week (37 hours) Excellent starting salary (30,014 per year) 30 days annual leave (29 statutory plus 1 day for Senior position) Years of service rewarded after 2 years in role Opportunity to attend relative training and CPD courses that could be brought to Bumbles 30% Childcare discount Team Well-being initiatives (e.g Birthday Vouchers, Massages, seasonal events) Access to 24/7 Wellbeing & Counselling support Company Pension
You must apply for this role via Bumbles website, not Indeed. Please go to https://bumblesdaycare.com/careers/day-care-manager-2/ Applications through Indeed will not be considered until form filled in on Bumbles website.

This salary encompasses any time you may be required to work outside of hours. This is a rare occurrence but might be for example, meeting someone regarding a maintenance job at a weekend, attending a meeting etc.

Essential Criteria - you must have:

Level 5 CCLD or Playwork or equivalent / BA Hons Early Childhood Studies 12-18 months experience managing a Day Care setting Current Paediatric First Aid Current Designated Child Protection Training Food Safety Qualification Demonstrable enthusiasm and commitment for CPD Demonstrable awareness of risk / benefit assessment Expert knowledge of Minimum Standards Excellent IT skills - including use of Famly app, Google Drive, devices and other software Clean Driving Licence / Ability to drive a 7 or 9 seater company vehicle
Bumbles operates across 5 settings (3 locations) based in BT6 & BT7 - This role may sometimes require you to move between settings. (You must be fully flexible to move to any setting when required i.e annual leave cover, sickness absence etc)

Personal Attributes

Passionate about Childcare and Early Years with strong understanding of Minimum Standards Demonstrable People Management Skills Energetic and approachable personality Solution focused and an ability to think on your feet Highly organised and excellent time-keeping skills Excellent IT skills, including use of Famly app, Google Drive, devices and other software Flexible to suit business needs
Please visit our website to see the Manager and to apply for this role.

You must apply for this role via Bumbles website, not Indeed. Please go to https://bumblesdaycare.com/careers/day-care-manager-2/ Applications through Indeed will not be considered until form filled in on Bumbles website.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Childcare Company events Discounted or free food Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:

Day shift No weekends
Application question(s):

Do you have a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood studies or Level 5 equivalent?
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 28/03/2025
Reference ID: Childcare Manager 4 day week
Expected start date: 28/04/2025