Nursery Manager

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd.; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 25%

Career progression

Employee wellbeing hub discounts

Generous holiday entitlement

Birthday off

Childcare discount

Family leave & return bonus

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bristol Barrs Court is seeking a Nursery Manager with Level 3 childcare qualification and at least two years of leadership in early years settings. You will drive high standards of care and EYFS delivery while leading a dedicated team in a busy nursery.

The role offers up to £43,500 per year plus a 25% annual bonus, generous holiday, flexible benefits and ongoing professional development. Join a supportive network focused on childcare excellence.

Qualifications

• Level 3 childcare qualification.
• Experience as Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.

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

Communication

Organisational skills

EYFS expertise

Education

NVQ Level 3

NNEB / BTEC Nat Dip / CACHE Dip in Childcare

NVQ Level 3

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Role Overview: Busy Bees Bristol Barrs Court - Nursery Manager - up to £43,500 plus 25% annual bonus

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!

Required Qualifications

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.

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.

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bristol Barrs Court, rated Good by Ofsted, accommodates 116 children. Located at Stoneleigh Drive, Barrs Court, Oldland, South West BS30 7EJ, our nursery is ideally situated in South Gloucestershire, near Bristol, making it convenient for commuting in the surrounding regions.

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.