Centre Director: Lead, Inspire & Elevate Early Years

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd.; Mansfield; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 25% bonus

33 days holiday

Birthday off

50% childcare discount

Central support

Leadership training

Career progression

Family leave

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 nursery team, delivering outstanding early years provision and safeguarding compliance. You will shape the learning environment, coach staff, and build strong relationships with families and the local community.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage recruitment and performance, and work with regional leadership to hit quality and occupancy targets.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager in a high-quality setting.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop teams.
• Excellent knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted requirements.
• A track record of improving outcomes and maintaining high standards.
• Confidence working both independently and as part of a wider leadership structure.
• A child-centred approach with high expectations for quality.

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 closely with regional leadership to deliver quality and occupancy targets

Skills

Leadership

EYFS knowledge

Ofsted requirements

Child-centred approach

Team development

Education

NNEB / BTEC Nat Dip / CACHE Dip / NVQ3

Job description

Busy Bees Mansfield Vicar Water is seeking a Centre Director to lead a nursery team, delivering outstanding early years provision and safeguarding compliance. You will shape the learning environment, coach staff, and build strong relationships with families and the local community.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage recruitment and performance, and work with regional leadership to hit quality and occupancy targets.