Nursery Manager

Busy Bees; Blaby; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Nursery Manager to lead their vibrant team. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a Level 3 childcare qualification, and experience in early years management. Responsibilities include driving excellence, enhancing educational programs, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The role offers competitive salary starting at £38,000, up to 25% annual bonus, and various additional benefits including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Salary from £38,000 per annum plus up to 25% annual salary bonus

Ongoing professional development and career progression

Hive benefits and wellbeing hub with retail discounts

Up to 33 days holiday per year plus your birthday off

Significant Childcare discount

Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus

Wellbeing support including financial and mental health services

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)

Opportunities to travel and learn new practices

Qualifications

• Must have experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager.
• Focus on delivering high-quality childcare and early education.

Responsibilities

• Drive excellence and motivate your team.
• Enhance educational programs and operational processes.
• Ensure a safe and secure environment, meeting all regulations.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and the community.
• Foster team growth to provide exceptional care.

Skills

Strong leadership

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, or NVQ Level 3

Job description

Nursery Manager – Busy Bees Leicester Meridian Park

£38,000+ per annum | Up to 25% annual bonus

Ready to lead a vibrant, high-performing nursery with an experienced and passionate team?

We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic Nursery Manager to take the helm of our much-loved setting, following the promotion of our previous manager. If you’re an inspiring leader with a Level 3 childcare qualification and at least two years’ experience in a leadership role within early years, we’d love to hear from you.

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Leicester Meridian Park is an Ofsted-rated Good setting for up to 130 children, offering a nurturing and engaging environment where children grow with confidence.

With spacious, age-specific outdoor areas and a strong focus on learning through play, we provide a rich, stimulating experience indoors and out. Conveniently located in Meridian Leisure and Business Park, we’re just minutes from the M1 and M69, with free staff parking and good public transport links.

Busy Bees Benefits

• Salary from £38,000 per annum plus 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), plus your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!
• Significant Childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
• Wellbeing support including menopause, financial, and mental health services
• 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 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 Us

Busy Bees is the U.K.’s leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the U.K. and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured.

Role 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 Required3>

• 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.

Apply now and be part of our dynamic team!