Nursery Manager
6 days ago
Leicester
Join Our Team as a Nursery Manager! \n Position: Nursery Manager (Development Opportunity for High-Performing Deputies) Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum DOE ✨ Why Choose Us?\n At our nursery, we believe in nurturing talent and fostering growth. This is not just a job; it’s a chance to make a real impact in the lives of children and their families. Here’s what we offer: \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, • 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, • Access to our Hive benefits platform – with exclusive retail discounts and wellbeing resources\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 Opportunity\n This is an exciting chance for an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager ready to step into a full Nursery Manager role. Here’s what makes this position unique: \n\n • You will take full leadership responsibility for a nursery, supported by a strong regional team and central support.\n, • We seek someone who is already performing at a high level in a deputy role and is ready for broader ownership and decision-making.\n, • From day one, you will be trusted with autonomy, backed by a supportive structure designed to help you succeed.\n About 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, friendly, and happy environment for children. The facility features three spacious rooms, providing ample space for play and learning. Plus, free parking is available for staff! Role Responsibilities\n As our Nursery Manager, you will: \n\n • Step into full Nursery Manager 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.\n Required Qualifications\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 leading rooms, staff, or key areas of a setting.\n, • 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\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.\n Ready 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!