Nursery Manager
21 days ago
Aylestone
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 Choose Us?\n At Busy Bees, we believe in nurturing talent and providing a supportive environment where you can thrive. This is not just a job; it’s a chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and their families. Here’s what we offer: \n\n • Generous Bonus: Up to 25% annual salary bonus\n, • Time Off: Enjoy up to 33 days’ holiday, including bank holidays\n, • Your Birthday Off: Celebrate your special day with a day off, on us!\n, • Childcare Discounts: Substantial discounts to support your family\n, • Professional Development: Ongoing training and growth opportunities\n, • Enhanced Family Leave: Plus a return-to-work bonus\n, • Wellbeing Support: Menopause support, financial wellbeing tools, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme: Easy-access pension plan\n, • Health Benefits: Discounted private medical insurance\n, • Global Opportunities: Travel internationally and explore best practices in early years education\n, • Hive Benefits Platform: Access 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. Your New Role\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, • 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 the local community\n, • Collaborate with regional leadership to support quality and occupancy goals\nAbout Busy Bees Leicester Oadby\n Our nursery is a welcoming space, proudly rated Good by Ofsted, with a capacity for up to 52 children. Established in 2000, our purpose-built facility is designed to create a friendly, nurturing environment where children feel safe and ready to explore. \n With three spacious rooms, we provide ample opportunities for little ones to play, discover, learn, and develop at their own pace. Plus, enjoy the added benefit of free staff parking to make your daily commute easier! Who We’re Looking For\n We want 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\nQualifications and Experience\n To succeed 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. Join us and help our little learners shine!