Nursery Manager

Busy Bees Childcare; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Glasgow Kelvin is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead and inspire their team, ensuring the highest standards of childcare and early years education. The ideal candidate will have a BA in Childhood Practise or be working towards it, along with leadership experience in early years. This role offers competitive salary and significant benefits, aiming to make a real difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Competitive salary + up to 25% annual bonus

Birthday off

Up to 33 days holiday

Significant childcare discount

Professional development & career progression

Wellbeing resources and recognition rewards

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about delivering high standards of childcare and early years education.
• Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager.
• Strong leadership ability and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive excellence and motivate your team.
• Enhance educational programs and operational processes.
• Ensure a safe and secure environment, meeting all regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

BA in Childhood Practise

Job description

Overview

Be the Heart of Our Hive – Nursery Manager Wanted at Busy Bees Glasgow Kelvin. Are you a natural leader with a passion for shaping little lives? At Busy Bees, we’re on the lookout for an inspiring Nursery Manager to bring energy, vision, and fun to our vibrant Glasgow Kelvin nursery. If you hold a BA in Childhood Practise (or working towards it with a level 3) qualification and have at least two years leadership experience in early years, this is your chance to join the UK’s leading nursery group – and make a real difference every single day.

What We Offer

We know our teams give their all – so we make sure you feel rewarded:

• Competitive salary + up to 25% annual bonus
• Your birthday off– it’s our gift to you!
• Up to 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Significant childcare discount
• Ongoing professional development & career progression
• Our Hive wellbeing & benefits platform with retail discounts, wellbeing resources, and recognition rewards
• Enhanced family leave & return-to-work bonus
• Menopause support through Peppy
• Salary Finance & Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme & workplace pension
• Discounted private medical insurance
• Opportunities to travel abroad and learn from our international nurseries …and so much more!

Charitable Commitment

As proud partners of BBC Children in Need, we’re passionate about giving back, with opportunities to get involved in fundraising and community initiatives.

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 / Qualifications and Experience

• 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.
• BA in Childhood Practise or willing to work towards is required by the SSSC.
• 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!