London
Role Overview: Are you a passionate and experienced early years leader ready for your next big challenge? Busy Bees, the UK’s leading childcare provider, is looking for an inspiring Dual Nursery Manager (Joint Nursery Manager) to co-lead one of our largest settings a vibrant, high-occupancy 140-place nursery in Walthamstow. This is an exciting opportunity to work in partnership with another experienced manager, sharing leadership of a large, dynamic nursery where you’ll guide a dedicated team, deliver outstanding care, and shape the future for hundreds of young learners. With nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and many more internationally, Busy Bees is the UK’s leading nursery group, dedicated to giving every child the best start in life. We’re proud of our award-winning workplace culture, where every team member is valued, supported, and encouraged to grow. As a Dual Nursery Manager, you will work closely with another highly skilled manager to co-lead all aspects of daily operations at our thriving Walthamstow nursery. Together, you’ll ensure the highest standards of care, safety, and education while creating an inspiring environment for both children and staff. This is a hands-on leadership role in a busy, high-occupancy setting — perfect for someone with proven management experience and a passion for delivering excellence in early years education. At Busy Bees, we believe our people make the difference. We’ll support your leadership journey and celebrate your successes every step of the way. Here’s what you can look forward to: * Competitive salary plus up to 25% annual salary bonus * Ongoing training, development, and career progression * Access to our Hive wellbeing platform with retail discounts and mental health support * Your birthday off – because you deserve to celebrate! * Up to 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) * Significant childcare discount for your family * Enhanced family leave and return-to-work bonus * Cycle to Work scheme and workplace pension * Access to Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders * Opportunities to travel internationally and learn from global best practice via our talent exchange programme * Access to our “Grow With Us” leadership pathway Our Walthamstow nursery is a flagship setting within the Busy Bees family a large, 140-place nursery rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, with consistently high occupancy and a reputation for delivering outstanding childcare. We offer: * Free on-site parking * Free meals on shift * Excellent transport links (bus stop just 5 minutes away, with direct routes into the City) Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we’re committed to supporting children and families beyond our walls. Join us and be part of meaningful community projects and fundraising initiatives that change lives. If you’re a motivated, forward-thinking early years leader ready to co-manage a large, high-performing nursery, we want to hear from you. Bring your expertise, passion, and energy to Busy Bees and help us continue to give every child the best start in life. 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!
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