Nursery Manager
hace 16 días
Leicester
Join Our Team as a Nursery Manager!\n Position: Nursery Manager (Development Opportunity for High-Performing Deputies) \n Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (DOE) Why You’ll Love Working Here\n At our nursery, we believe in rewarding hard work and dedication. Here’s what you can look forward to: \n\n • Up to 25% annual salary bonus\n, • Generous holiday package: Up to 33 days (including bank holidays)\n, • Your birthday off: A special gift from us to you!\n, • Substantial childcare discount\n, • Ongoing professional development & training\n, • Enhanced family leave & return-to-work bonus\n, • Support for menopause, financial wellbeing tools, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme\n, • Cycle to Work scheme & easy-access pension plan\n, • Discounted private medical insurance\n, • International travel opportunities through our talent exchange programme\n, • Access to our Hive benefits platform: Exclusive retail discounts and wellbeing resources\n\n And that’s just the beginning! Our Hive Wellbeing Hub offers mental health support, a dedicated space to celebrate your achievements, and a Grow With Us programme to fuel your career ambitions. About the Opportunity\n This is an exciting chance for an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager ready to step into a full Nursery Manager role. You will: \n\n • Take full leadership responsibility for a nursery, supported by a strong regional and central team.\n, • Enjoy autonomy from day one, with a structure designed to help you succeed.\n, • Be trusted to make decisions and lead your team effectively.\nAbout Our Nursery\n Busy Bees Leicester Oadby is rated "Good" by Ofsted and has a capacity of 52 children. Opened in 2000, our purpose-built nursery is designed on one level, creating a welcoming and happy environment for children. The facility features three spacious rooms, providing ample space for play and learning. Plus, we offer free parking for our staff! Your Role and Responsibilities\n As the Nursery Manager, you will: \n\n • Step into full responsibility for a well-supported setting.\n, • Lead and develop a high-performing early years team.\n, • Ensure high standards of care, education, safeguarding, and compliance.\n, • Drive continuous improvement in practice and outcomes for children.\n, • Take ownership of staffing, performance, and day-to-day operations.\n, • Build strong relationships with families and your local community.\n, • Collaborate with regional leadership to support quality and occupancy goals.\nWhat We’re Looking For\n We seek a Deputy Manager ready for progression who can demonstrate: \n\n • Strong, proven performance in a Deputy Nursery Manager role (preferably supernumerary).\n, • Confidence in leading rooms, staff, or key areas of a setting.\n, • A solid understanding of EYFS and Ofsted expectations.\n, • Experience supporting inspections or quality improvement work.\n, • The ability to lead teams, influence practice, and manage responsibility.\n, • A clear ambition to step into full nursery leadership.\nQualifications and Experience\n To thrive in this role, you should have: \n\n • NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, or NVQ Level 3.\n, • Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager.\n, • Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.\n, • A focus on delivering high-quality childcare and early education.\nReady to Take the Next Step?\n If you are a Deputy Nursery Manager eager to advance your career, we would love to hear from you!