Nursery Manager

Nursery Manager (Maternity Cover) – Busy Bees Newcastle Jesmond (up to £34,000)

Join the UK's leading nursery group and inspire the next generation! Busy Bees is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Nursery Manager (Maternity Cover) to lead our wonderful team in Newcastle Jesmond. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional early years education, have a Level 3 childcare qualification, and bring at least two years of leadership experience in an early years setting, we’d love to hear from you.

• Up to 25% annual salary bonus
• Ongoing professional development and clear career progression
• Access to our Hive benefits and wellbeing hub with discounts across major retailers
• Up to 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off every year
• 50% childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave and return‑to‑work bonus
• Menopause support through Peppy
• Financial wellbeing support via Salary Finance
• Employee Assistance Programme & 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 and learn from global early years practices

You’ll also enjoy full access to our Hive Benefits & Wellbeing Platform, featuring retail discounts, wellbeing resources, recognition programmes, and our Grow with Us development hub.

Our beautiful Busy Bees Newcastle Jesmond nursery is rated Good by Ofsted and offers a warm, supportive environment for children and staff alike. With a capacity of 108 places, our longstanding team is committed to giving every child the best start in life. Located in central Newcastle, we offer excellent transport links via Bus and Metro, plus complimentary onsite parking.

• Lead & Inspire – Motivate your team to deliver outstanding childcare and education.
• Quality Improvement – Drive continuous improvement across EYFS delivery and operational processes.
• Compliance & Safeguarding – Maintain a safe, secure, and fully compliant environment.
• Financial Management – Oversee budgets, staffing, and resources effectively.
• Parent & Community Engagement – Build strong, positive relationships with families and the wider community.
• Team Development – Support staff training, coaching, and professional growth.

• NNEB, BTEC National Diploma, CACHE Diploma in Childcare, or NVQ Level 3 (or above)
• Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
• A solid understanding of EYFS, safeguarding, and Ofsted requirements

We’re seeking a passionate, confident, and organised leader who can prioritize effectively and maintain high standards across the nursery. Commercially aware and proactive, the ideal candidate will support staff training, coaching and professional growth.