Centre Director: Inspire a High-Impact Nursery

Busy Bees; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 25%

33 days holiday

Your birthday off

50% childcare discount

Central HR support

Leadership training

Career progression

Family leave & bonus

Wellbeing support

Cycle to Work

Private medical insurance

Global opportunities

Job summary

Busy Bees Mansfield Vicar Water is seeking a Centre Director to lead a vibrant nursery in Mansfield. The role involves inspiring a team, shaping high‑quality early years practice and ensuring children and families experience exceptional care.

You will lead with confidence, champion the Bee Curious Curriculum and work with regional teams to achieve quality and occupancy targets. This is a senior, impact‑driven leadership position within the UK’s leading nursery group.

Qualifications

• Proven Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager experience in a high‑quality setting.
• Strong leadership and ability to inspire and develop teams.
• Excellent knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the nursery team to deliver outstanding early years provision.
• Ensure full compliance with EYFS, safeguarding and regulatory standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in teaching, learning and outcomes for children.
• Manage staffing, recruitment, performance and development.
• Build strong relationships with families and the local community.
• Work with regional leadership to deliver quality and occupancy targets.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

EYFS knowledge

Ofsted knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Education

NNEB / BTEC Nat Dip / CACHE Dip / NVQ Level 3

Job description

Busy Bees Mansfield Vicar Water is seeking a Centre Director to lead a vibrant nursery in Mansfield. The role involves inspiring a team, shaping high‑quality early years practice and ensuring children and families experience exceptional care.

You will lead with confidence, champion the Bee Curious Curriculum and work with regional teams to achieve quality and occupancy targets. This is a senior, impact‑driven leadership position within the UK’s leading nursery group.