Nursery Manager

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd.; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% bonus

Professional dev

Wellbeing discounts

33 days holidays

Birthday day off

Childcare discount

Family leave

Menopause support

Salary Finance

EAP

Cycle to Work

Pension scheme

PMI

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Busy Bees Cheltenham on Prestubury Road is seeking an inspiring Nursery Manager to lead a 64-place setting with a focus on high-quality childcare and early years education.

You will hold a Level 3 childcare qualification and at least two years of leadership experience, driving excellent educational outcomes, safeguarding, and community engagement while maintaining a supportive team culture. Ofsted rated Good; salary up to £45,000 with a 25% annual bonus.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in an early years setting.
• Experience delivering high-quality childcare and education.
• Strong communication and safeguarding knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the nursery team to deliver excellent care.
• Improve educational programs and operational processes.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and safeguarding.
• Oversee budgets and resource management.
• Engage with parents, staff, and the local community.
• Foster professional development and growth within the team.

Skills

Leadership

EYFS expertise

Childcare knowledge

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Nursery Manager | Busy Bees Cheltenham Prestubury Road | Salary up to £45,000 plus 25% annual bonus

Bring your leadership, EYFS expertise, and passion for childcare to a nursery where you can truly make a difference every day.

Ready to take the next step in your early years career? We're looking for an inspiring Nursery Manager with a Level 3 childcare qualification and at least two years of leadership experience to lead our passionate team and create exceptional experiences for children and families.

Rated Good by Ofsted, our 64-place nursery offers a supportive team, strong community links, free staff parking, and a convenient location just minutes from Cheltenham town centre.

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.

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.