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Join Our Team at Busy Bees!\n Montessori by Busy Bees High Wycombe – Leading Nursery Group in the UK! \n Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum DOE, plus up to 25% annual salary bonus \n Position: Maternity cover for 12 months Lead. Inspire. Grow. Make a Difference.\n Are you a passionate and experienced early years leader ready to take the next exciting step in your career? At Busy Bees, we believe that exceptional nurseries start with exceptional leaders! As a Nursery Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to: \n\n • Take the reins and inspire your own team\n, • Create an outstanding environment where children thrive\n, • Make your mark and shape a nursery you can be proud of\n\n No two days will be the same! With the backing of one of the UK’s leading nursery groups, you’ll have the support, expertise, and opportunities you need to succeed. Ready to lead with passion and make a lasting difference? Your next adventure starts here! Why Choose Busy Bees?\n\n • Grow Your Career: We’re passionate about developing our people. From leadership training to clear progression pathways, we’ll support you to build your skills and take your career wherever you want it to go.\n, • Lead and Inspire Your Team: Create a positive, inclusive environment where your team can thrive. You’ll coach, motivate, and develop your colleagues, helping them reach their full potential.\n, • Make Your Mark: Every Busy Bees nursery is unique. You’ll have the autonomy to lead your nursery, bring your ideas to life, and create an environment where children can learn, explore, and flourish.\n, • Make a Difference: Play a key role in giving children the best possible start in life while building strong relationships with families and your local community.\n, • Never Feel Alone: You’ll have the backing of your Nursery Support and Regional teams, providing guidance, expertise, and resources whenever you need them.\nAbout Our Nursery\n Welcome to Montessori by Busy Bees, a truly unique nursery nestled in the heart of Loudwater, High Wycombe. Here, little minds are encouraged to flourish, and curiosity leads the way! \n Inspired by the principles of the Montessori approach, we create an environment where children are empowered to take the lead in their learning, explore at their own pace, and develop confidence through independence, discovery, and collaborative play. \n Set within a beautiful three-storey listed building, our nursery offers charming, thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor spaces, each carefully created with the Montessori philosophy at its heart. Every space provides opportunities for children to explore, create, discover, and grow, nurturing a lifelong love of learning while building confidence, independence, and creativity. About the Benefits\n\n • Up to 25% annual salary bonus\n, • Up to 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays\n, • Your birthday off – our gift to you!\n, • 50% Childcare discount\n, • Full central support (HR, Recruitment, Quality, Safety, etc.)\n, • Access to high-quality training and leadership development\n, • Clear progression pathways into area management and wider operational roles\n, • Enhanced family leave & return to work bonus\n, • Menopause & Mental health 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 with our Global Talent exchange programme\nRole Responsibilities\n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Lead and manage the nursery team to deliver outstanding early years provision\n, • Ensure full compliance with EYFS, safeguarding, and regulatory standards\n, • Drive continuous improvement in teaching, learning, and outcomes for children\n, • Manage staffing, recruitment, performance, and development\n, • Build strong relationships with families and the local community\n, • Work closely with regional leadership to deliver quality and occupancy targets\nAbout You\n We are looking for someone who brings: \n\n • Proven experience as a Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager in a high-quality setting\n, • Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop teams\n, • Excellent knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted requirements\n, • A track record of improving outcomes and maintaining high standards\n, • Confidence working both independently and as part of a wider leadership structure\n, • A child-centred approach with high expectations for quality\n\n Qualifications and Experience: \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\n, • Desirable: Montessori Qualification\nApply Now!\n If you’re an experienced early years leader looking for a role where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!