Nursery Manager

Busy Bees Childcare; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider is seeking a passionate Nursery Manager for their Brighton location. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 childcare qualification and at least two years of leadership experience. Responsibilities include leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance with regulations, and enhancing educational programs. Benefits include a competitive salary, up to 33 days of annual leave, and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary + up to 25% annual bonus

Up to 33 days annual leave

Generous childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Ongoing training and development

Workplace pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Nursery Manager Job – Busy Bees Chislehurst (South-East London). Are you an experienced Nursery Manager or Deputy looking to step into leadership? Busy Bees, the UK’s leading nursery group, is looking for a passionate and qualified Nursery Manager to join our team at Busy Bees Chislehurst. If you hold a Level 3 childcare qualification (or higher) and have at least two years of leadership experience in an early years setting, we’d love for you to bring your energy, creativity, and EYFS expertise to our nursery.

About Busy Bees With nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and many more worldwide, Busy Bees is the UK’s largest childcare provider. We are committed to giving every child the best start in life, and we’re proud of our award-winning workplace culture, where every team member feels supported, valued, and encouraged to grow.

Why Join Busy Bees? As a Nursery Manager, you’ll:

• Lead and inspire a dedicated team to deliver exceptional childcare and education.
• Support children through the EYFS curriculum, helping them thrive in a fun, safe, and nurturing environment.
• Benefit from our exclusive Bee Curious curriculum, designed to build confidence and curiosity in young learners.
• Access training, professional development, and real opportunities to progress your career in childcare leadership.
• Take part in community initiatives through our partnership with BBC Children in Need.

About Busy Bees Chislehurst Nursery

• Ofsted-rated “Good” nursery with space for 100 children.
• Separate age-appropriate rooms tailored to each stage of development.
• Spacious outdoor garden with areas for play and exploration.
• Conveniently located in South-East London, just off the A20 on Perry Street.
• Easy access for commuters: 10 minutes from M25 (Junction 3) and M20 (Junction 1).
• Great public transport links: a 3-minute walk to Ashfield Lane bus stop (routes 160, 269, 625, 638).
• Free staff parking and complimentary children’s lunches provided.

Busy Bees Benefits We believe in recognising and rewarding the hard work of our teams. As Nursery Manager, you’ll receive:

• Competitive salary + up to 25% annual bonus
• Up to 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off every year
• Generous childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave + return-to-work bonus
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression
• Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub with retail discounts and wellbeing support
• Menopause support through Peppy
• Employee Assistance Programme + Mental Health First Aiders
• Financial wellbeing tools through Salary Finance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Workplace pension via Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
• Opportunities to travel internationally and learn from nurseries abroad

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Nursery Manager– or an experienced Deputy Manager ready to progress – to join a supportive, award-winning childcare provider. Apply now and help us give every child the best start in life at Busy Bees Chislehurst.

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.

Apply now and be part of our dynamic team!