Nursery Manager

Busy Bees Childcare; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Central London is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead their Westminster nursery. The ideal candidate should hold a Level 3 childcare qualification and have at least two years of leadership experience in an early years setting. This role offers a competitive salary, up to 25% annual bonus, and various benefits including childcare discounts and significant annual leave. Join a supportive team dedicated to giving children the best start in life.

Benefits

Competitive salary + up to 25% annual bonus

Childcare discount for your family

Up to 33 days annual leave

Birthday off every year

Enhanced family leave + return-to-work bonus

Ongoing training and career progression

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of leadership experience in an early years setting.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise workload.
• Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager.

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

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Nursery Manager Job – Busy Bees Westminster (Central London). Busy Bees, the UK’s leading nursery group, is seeking a passionate and qualified Nursery Manager to lead our Westminster nursery. If you hold a Level 3 childcare qualification (or above) and have at least two years of leadership experience in an early years setting, we’d love to welcome your expertise, energy, and creativity to our team.

About Busy Bees: With almost 400 nurseries across the UK and many more overseas, Busy Bees is the UK’s largest and most trusted childcare provider. Our mission is to give every child the best start in life. We’re proud of our award-winning workplace culture, ensuring that every team member feels supported, valued, and inspired to grow.

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

• Lead a dedicated team to deliver high-quality childcare and education.
• Bring the EYFS framework to life in a fun, engaging, and nurturing environment.
• Benefit from our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to spark curiosity and build confidence in children.
• Enjoy access to ongoing training, professional development, and career progression.
• Take part in community initiatives, including our partnership with BBC Children in Need.

About Busy Bees Westminster Nursery: Ofsted-rated “Good” nursery, caring for up to 64 children aged 3 months to 5 years. Four purpose-built rooms designed for different age groups, supporting every stage of development. Highly qualified staff dedicated to helping children achieve key milestones – from first steps to school readiness. Exciting daily activities indoors and outdoors, including a mud kitchen, sand pit, and flower planting activities to help children learn through play. Located in central London on Horseferry Road, with excellent transport links: Bus stop (Marsham Street, stop NS) directly outside. St James’s Park Underground Station – 8-minute walk. Victoria Station – 15-minute walk. Complimentary lunches provided for children.

Busy Bees Benefits: We believe in rewarding our teams for the amazing work they do. As a Nursery Manager, you’ll receive:

• Competitive salary + up to 25% annual bonus
• Childcare discount for your family
• Up to 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off every year
• Enhanced family leave + return-to-work bonus
• Ongoing training, career progression, and leadership development
• Hive benefits and wellbeing hub with retail discounts and wellbeing resources
• Menopause support through Peppy
• Employee Assistance Programme + Mental Health First Aiders
• Financial wellbeing tools via Salary Finance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Pension via Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
• Opportunities to travel internationally, experience new cultures, and learn best practices

If you’re a dedicated Nursery Manager or an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager ready to step up, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, award-winning childcare group. Apply now and help us continue to give every child the best start in life at Busy Bees Westminster.

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 & Qualifications

• 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.