Nursery Manager

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd.; Glenrothes; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary bonus

Childcare discount

Up to 33 days holiday

Full central support

Mental health support

Job summary

Busy Bees Glenrothes is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead a team and shape early years education. With a salary of £38,000 and an annual bonus of up to 25%, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference.

You will foster an inclusive environment for children and families while ensuring compliance with standards. Benefits include up to 33 days of holiday, training opportunities, and a childcare discount. Join us to inspire and grow your career!

Qualifications

• Experienced in delivering high-quality childcare and early years education.
• Willingness to work towards required qualifications.
• Excellent leadership abilities with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the nursery team to deliver outstanding early years provision.
• Ensure compliance with EYFS, safeguarding, and regulatory standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in teaching, learning, and outcomes.
• Manage staffing, recruitment, performance, and development.
• Build strong relationships with families and the local community.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Childcare focus

Education

BA in Childhood Practice or equivalent

Job description

Join Our Team at Busy Bees Glenrothes – Leading Nursery Group in the UK!

Salary £38,000 plus up to 25% annual salary bonus

Lead. Inspire. Grow. Make a difference.

Are you an experienced early years leader ready to take the next step in your career?

At Busy Bees, we believe great nurseries start with great leaders. As a Nursery Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to lead your own team, shape the experience for children and families, and make a real difference every day with the support of a trusted national nursery group behind you.

Why Busy Bees?

• Grow your career
  We’re passionate about developing our people. From leadership training to clear progression pathways, we’ll support you to build your skills and take your career wherever you want it to go.
• Lead and inspire your team
  Create a positive, inclusive environment where your team can thrive. You’ll coach, motivate and develop your colleagues, helping them reach their full potential.
• Make your mark
  Every Busy Bees nursery is unique. We’ll give you the autonomy to lead your nursery, bring your ideas to life and create an environment where children can learn, explore and flourish.
• Make a difference
  You’ll play a key role in giving children the best possible start in life, while building strong relationships with families and your local community.
• Never feel like you’re doing it alone
  You’ll have the backing of your Nursery Support and Regional teams, giving you access to guidance, expertise and resources whenever you need them.

About Our Nursery

Busy Bees Glenrothes offers a fun and homely interior, well-trained staff, a wide range of play resources and a secure outdoor play area, taking on childcare care needs in a professional manner while supporting sound early years education.

This Glenrothes service is registered for 100 children and takes pride in the reputation that it has built up amongst parents from local communities who have benefitted greatly from carers' expertise and professionalism.

About the Benefits

• Up to 25% annual salary bonus
• Up to 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Your birthday off – our gift to you!
• 50% Childcare discount
• Full central support (HR, Recruitment, Quality, Safety etc)
• Access to high-quality training and leadership development
• Clear progression pathways into area management and wider operational roles
• Enhanced family leave & return to work bonus
• Menopause & Mental health support, financial wellbeing tools, and a 24/7 Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme & easy access pension plan
• Discounted Private Medical insurance
• Opportunities to travel internationally and explore best practise in early years with our Global Talent exchange programme.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the nursery team to deliver outstanding early years provision
• Ensure full compliance with EYFS, safeguarding, and regulatory standards
• Drive continuous improvement in teaching, learning, and outcomes for children
• Manage staffing, recruitment, performance, and development
• Build strong relationships with families and the local community
• Work closely with regional leadership to deliver quality and occupancy targets

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:

• 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.