Nursery Manager

Role Overview :
Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK - Up to £45,000.00

We are looking for a passionate Nursery Manager to ignite fun and learning for our children! With your Level 3 childcare qualification and two years of leadership in early years settings, we want you to bring your vibrant energy and EYFS expertise to our team. Exciting rewards await your passion for nurturing young minds!

Busy Bees Benefits

Up to 25% annual salary bonus

Competitive salary - Starting at £40,000.00

Ongoing professional development and career progression

Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers

Up to 33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)

Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!

Significant 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)

Opportunities to travel to other countries, 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 huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.

About our Nursery:

Busy Bees Market Harborough is rated "Good" by Ofsted and has a capacity of 118 children. Our purpose-built, single-storey nursery features five well-resourced, bright base rooms, each accompanied by its own beautiful, secure garden. This setup provides ample opportunities for outdoor exploration and learning through play. Conveniently located on the outskirts of town, we are perfect for families in Braybrook, Great Oxendon, and East Farndon.

You can find us next to Harborough Leisure Centre and the South Leicestershire Medical Group. We take pride in our long-standing team, with some staff members dedicating over 10 years to our nursery!

Role Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

Lead & Inspire:
Drive excellence and motivate your team.

Quality Improvement:
Enhance educational programs and operational processes.

Compliance:
Ensure a safe and secure environment, meeting all regulations.

Financial Oversight:
Manage budgets and resources effectively.

Engagement:
Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and the community.

Professional Development:
Foster team growth to provide exceptional care.

Required Qualifications:

About you:

We are looking for a passionate and ambitious Nursery Manager whose primary goal is to deliver the highest standards of childcare and early years education.

You will be resourceful, commercially minded, have strong leadership ability and excellent communication skills.

You will have strong organisational skills with a keen attention to detail and be able to prioritise your workload effectively.

Qualifications and

Experience:

NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, or NVQ Level 3.

Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager.

Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.

A focus on delivering high-quality childcare and early education.

Apply now and be part of our dynamic team