Nursery Manager
3 days ago
Gloucester
Join Our Team at Busy Bees Quedgeley!\n Leading Nursery Group in the UK \n Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum DOE + Up to 25% annual salary bonus About Busy Bees\n At Busy Bees, we pride ourselves on being the UK’s leading early years provider. Our nurseries are dedicated to giving children the very best start in life through safe, caring, and high-quality early education. \n As a leader in our nursery, you’ll have the confidence of being backed by a large, supportive organization. This means you can focus on what you do best—nurturing young minds! 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 opportunity to grow with us! About the Role\n This is a senior leadership position where you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the nursery. Your key areas of focus will include: \n\n • Quality of education\n, • Staff leadership\n, • Safeguarding\n, • Operational performance\n\n You will have the autonomy to shape your team, culture, and practices, all while being supported by a dedicated regional and central support structure. About Our Nursery\n\n • Busy Bees Quedgeley: A purpose-built nursery located in the Quedgeley area of Gloucester.\n, • Rated Good by Ofsted\n, • Capacity for 105 children\n, • Free on-site parking available for staff, making commuting convenient.\n, • A rewarding and supportive workplace where our dedicated team can thrive.\nAbout the Benefits\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, • 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 achieve quality and occupancy targets\nRequired Qualifications\n About 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, organizational, and communication skills\n, • A focus on delivering high-quality childcare and early education\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!