Nursery Manager

Busy Bees Nurseries; Arnold; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonus up to 25%

Career progression

Hive discounts

Holiday 33 days

Birthday off

Childcare discount

Family leave

Menopause support

Salary Finance

Mental Health support

Cycle to Work

Pension Cushon

Private Medical Insurance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Busy Bees Nottingham Daybrook is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to ignite fun and learning for children. With a Level 3 childcare qualification and two years of leadership in early years settings, you will bring EYFS expertise and vibrant energy to our team.

Enjoy rewards including up to 25% annual bonus, significant career progression, and benefits across a wide range of discounts. A 4-day week is considered for this role.

Qualifications

• Level 3 childcare qualification.
• Two years of leadership in early years settings.
• EYFS expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead & Inspire: Drive excellence and motivate your team.
• Quality Improvement: Enhance educational programs and operational processes.
• Compliance: Ensure a safe and secure environment, meeting all regulations.
• Financial Oversight: Manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Engagement: Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and the community.
• Professional Development: Foster team growth to provide exceptional care.

Skills

Leadership

EYFS

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Nursery Manager Busy Bees | Nottingham Daybrook | upto £40,000 plus 25% bonus | 4 day week considered

We are looking for an amazing Nursery Manager to ignite fun and learning for our children! With your Level 3 childcare qualification and two years of leadership in early years settings, we want you to bring your vibrant energy and EYFS expertise to our team. Exciting rewards await your passion for nurturing young minds!

Busy Bees Benefits

• Up to 25% annual salary bonus
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers
• Up to 33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!
• Significant Childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
• Menopause support through Peppy
• Financial support through Salary Finance
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
• Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices.

But wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.

About Our Nursery

Busy Bees Nottingham Daybrook is an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 123, providing an exciting opportunity for staff to join a nurturing and stimulating environment. Our nursery features a wide range of age-appropriate facilities that encourage children to develop at their own pace and engage with peers in similar developmental stages. With large separate garden areas, children can extend their learning outdoors, exploring their imagination and independence while enjoying the fresh air. Located just off the A60 on Sir John Robinson Way, our nursery is just a 20-minute drive from Nottingham City Centre and close to the M1 at Junction 26, making it easily accessible for commuting staff. Additionally, there is a bus stop nearby serving route 19, along with free parking for those who drive.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead & Inspire: Drive excellence and motivate your team.
• Quality Improvement: Enhance educational programs and operational processes.
• Compliance: Ensure a safe and secure environment, meeting all regulations.
• Financial Oversight: Manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Engagement: Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and the community.
• Professional Development: Foster team growth to provide exceptional care.

About You

• We are looking for a passionate and ambitious Nursery Manager whose primary goal is to deliver the highest standards of childcare and early years education.
• You will be resourceful, commercially minded, have strong leadership ability and excellent communication skills.
• You will have strong organisational skills with a keen attention to detail and be able to prioritise your workload effectively.

Qualifications And Experience

• NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, or NVQ Level 3.
• Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• A focus on delivering high-quality childcare and early education.