Nursery Manager

Busy Bees Nurseries; Cheswick Green; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 25% annual bonus

33 days holiday including bank holiday

Your birthday off

50% childcare discount

Ongoing training and career progress

Hive benefits platform access

Enhanced family leave, EAP, Mental H e

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension & discounted PMI

International travel opportunities

Job summary

Busy Bees Stratford Court in Solihull is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead a Good-rated Busy Bees nursery and inspire a high-performing team.

You will deliver outstanding early years education, drive EYFS standards, manage budgets, and build strong relationships with parents and the local community. The role offers a competitive salary from £42,500 plus a bonus up to 25%, 33 days holiday and access to our Hive benefits platform.

Qualifications

• Level 3 childcare qualification (NNEB, CACHE, NVQ or equivalent).
• Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Organised, proactive and commercially aware.
• Passionate about delivering outstanding childcare.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop your team to deliver exceptional childcare
• Drive high standards in line with the EYFS framework
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Manage budgets and resources effectively
• Build strong relationships with parents and the local community
• Support continuous improvement across the nursery

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Commercial awareness

Proactivity

Passion for childcare

Education

Level 3 childcare

Job description

Level 3 childcare qualification (NNEB, CACHE, NVQ or equivalent)

Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager

Strong leadership and communication skills

Organised, proactive and commercially aware

Passionate about delivering outstanding childcare

Role Overview: Nursery Manager - Busy Bees Solihull Stratford Court - Salary from £42,500 + up to 25% bonus

We're looking for an experienced and passionate Nursery Manager to lead our Busy Bees nursery at Stratford Court. If you're driven to deliver outstanding early years education and inspire a high-performing team, this is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your career.

Why Join Busy Bees?

• Up to 25% annual bonus
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Your birthday off
• 50% childcare discount
• Ongoing training and career progression
• Access to our Hive benefits platform (retail discounts, wellbeing support & recognition)
• Enhanced family leave, EAP, Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme, pension & discounted PMI
• Opportunities for international travel and development

About the Nursery

Join our friendly and dedicated team at Busy Bees Stratford Court, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with capacity for 100 children. Our experienced, long-standing staff are passionate about giving every child the very best start in life.

Conveniently located near Solihull town centre and within walking distance of Shirley, the nursery benefits from excellent public transport links, with a bus stop just a one-minute walk away and a train station within a 10-minute drive-providing easy access to central Birmingham.

Role Responsibilities: What You'll Do

• Lead, motivate and develop your team to deliver exceptional childcare
• Drive high standards in line with the EYFS framework
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Manage budgets and resources effectively
• Build strong relationships with parents and the local community
• Support continuous improvement across the nursery