Nursery Manager
17 hours ago
Guiseley
Role Overview\n Position: Nursery Manager (Development Opportunity for High-Performing Deputies) Location: Leeds Guiseley Salary: £37,000 - £40,000 per annum DOE About Us\n Welcome to Busy Bees, the UK’s leading early years provider! We are dedicated to giving children the very best start in life through safe, caring, and high-quality early education. \n As a Nursery Manager, you’ll lead your nursery with confidence, backed by a supportive organization that allows you to focus on what you do best. Enjoy strong operational support, ongoing training, and clear progression opportunities to elevate your career. \n Here, you’ll have the freedom to shape your setting in a way that reflects your leadership style and makes a real difference in your local community. If you’re a passionate early years professional ready for your next step, this is your chance to grow with us! Why This Role is Unique\n This is an exciting opportunity 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 well-supported nursery.\n, • Be backed by a strong regional team and central support teams.\n, • Enjoy autonomy from day one, with a structure designed to help you succeed.\nWhat We Offer\n We believe in rewarding our team members! Here’s what you can expect: \n\n • Up to 25% annual salary bonus\n, • Up to 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)\n, • Your birthday off – our gift to you!\n, • Substantial childcare discount\n, • Ongoing professional development & training\n, • Access to our Hive benefits platform – with exclusive retail discounts and wellbeing resources\n, • Enhanced family leave & return-to-work bonus\n, • Menopause support, 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, • Opportunities to travel internationally and explore best practices in early years education with our talent exchange programme\n\n And that’s just the beginning! Our Hive Wellbeing Hub offers mental health support, a dedicated Celebrating You space to recognize your achievements, and a Grow With Us programme to fuel your career ambitions. About the Nursery\n Join a nursery that is Ofsted-rated Outstanding, located at Guiseley Retail Park, Leeds, with excellent commuter links and free parking! Role Responsibilities\n As a Nursery Manager, your key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Stepping into full Nursery Manager responsibility for a well-supported setting.\n, • Leading and developing a high-performing early years team.\n, • Ensuring high standards of care, education, safeguarding, and compliance.\n, • Driving continuous improvement in practice and outcomes for children.\n, • Taking ownership of staffing, performance, and day-to-day operations.\n, • Building strong relationships with families and your local community.\n, • Working with regional leadership to support quality and occupancy goals.\nAbout You\n We are looking for a Deputy Manager who is ready for progression and 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.\n\n You may already be acting up into manager responsibilities or leading significant areas of your current setting. Qualifications 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, organizational, 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!