Nursery Manager
2 days ago
Bedford
Join Our Team as a Nursery Manager!\n Location: Busy Bees Bedford Great Denham \n Salary: Up to £44,000.00 + 25% annual bonus \n Are you ready to ignite fun and learning for our children? We are on the lookout for an amazing Nursery Manager to bring vibrant energy and EYFS expertise to our team! If you hold a Level 3 childcare qualification and have at least two years of leadership experience in early years settings, we want to hear from you. Exciting rewards await your passion for nurturing young minds! About Our Nursery\n Busy Bees Bedford Great Denham is an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 82. Our dedicated team is made up of highly qualified professionals, many of whom have been with us for years, bringing extensive knowledge and experience. Conveniently located near local train and bus routes, we also offer free parking, making it an appealing workplace for childcare professionals. Why Choose Busy Bees?\n\n • Up to 25% annual salary bonus\n, • Ongoing professional development and career progression\n, • Access to our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers\n, • Up to 33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)\n, • Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!\n, • 50% Childcare discount\n, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus\n, • Menopause support through Peppy\n, • Financial support through Salary Finance\n, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders\n, • Cycle to Work scheme\n, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon\n, • Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)\n, • Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures, and learn new practices\n\n But wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, which offers a huge array of retail discounts to help your money go further. Our Wellbeing Hub features resources to support your physical and mental health, and our Celebrating You section showcases the ways we recognize and reward our valued team members. Plus, our dedicated Grow with Us area shares exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Your Role and Responsibilities\n As our Nursery Manager, you will: \n\n • Lead & Inspire: Drive excellence and motivate your team.\n, • Quality Improvement: Enhance educational programs and operational processes.\n, • Compliance: Ensure a safe and secure environment, meeting all regulations.\n, • Financial Oversight: Manage budgets and resources effectively.\n, • Engagement: Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and the community.\n, • Professional Development: Foster team growth to provide exceptional care.\nWhat We’re Looking For\n We are seeking a passionate and ambitious Nursery Manager whose primary goal is to deliver the highest standards of childcare and early years education. You should be: \n\n • Resourceful and commercially minded\n, • A strong leader with excellent communication skills\n, • Organized with a keen attention to detail\n, • Able to prioritize your workload effectively\nQualifications 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\n\n Apply now and be part of our dynamic team!