Nursery Manager

Busy Bees; Eastham Village; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Eastham Village seeks a passionate Nursery Manager to lead, inspire, and ensure high-quality care and education for children. With a Level 3 childcare qualification and significant experience in leadership, you will motivate your team, manage budgets and enhance educational programs. Rewarding benefits include a competitive salary, generous holiday, and professional development opportunities. Join us to help shape young minds in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary + up to 25% bonus

33 days holiday + birthday off

Significant childcare discount

Professional development & career growth

Retail discounts & wellbeing hub

Enhanced family leave support

Qualifications

• At least two years of leadership experience in early years.
• Resourceful, commercially minded with strong leadership ability.
• Strong attention to detail and effective workload prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Drive excellence and motivate your team.
• Enhance educational programs and operational processes.
• Ensure safe and compliant environment.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Build relationships with parents, staff, and the community.
• Foster team growth for exceptional care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Role Overview

Nursery Manager – Busy Bees Bromborough

Ready to lead, inspire and make every day fun for children? Busy Bees Bromborough is looking for a passionate Nursery Manager with a Level 3 childcare qualification and at least two years’ leadership experience in early years. Bring your energy, expertise, and love for nurturing young minds – and we’ll reward you with fantastic benefits and career progression.

Why Busy Bees?
We’re the UK’s leading nursery group with nearly 400 settings. Our award-winning culture ensures every team member feels valued, supported, and celebrated. You’ll enjoy access to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, plus opportunities to get involved with BBC Children in Need.

About Our Nursery
Ofsted-rated Good, our Bromborough nursery welcomes 105 children with age-tailored rooms and a large outdoor garden to spark creativity and exploration. We’re conveniently located with excellent transport links, free staff parking, and a warm, welcoming community.

Benefits You’ll Love

• Competitive salary + up to 25% bonus
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) + your birthday off
• Significant childcare discount
• Professional development & career growth
• Hive benefits platform with retail discounts & wellbeing hub
• Enhanced family leave, menopause & mental health support
• Opportunities to travel and learn overseas

Join Busy Bees Bromborough and help give every child the best start in life – while building a rewarding career of your own.

Role Responsibilities

• 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.

Required 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.

Apply now and be part of our dynamic team!