Nursery Manager

Busy Bees; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider is seeking a passionate Nursery Manager for their Leicester Blaby location. The ideal candidate will lead a dedicated team to provide outstanding care and education in line with the EYFS framework. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with standards, fostering relationships with parents, and driving team development. This role requires strong leadership and organizational skills, along with experience in early years education. Join us to make a real impact in children's lives and benefit from a competitive salary and supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus up to 25% annual bonus

33 days annual leave including bank holidays

Generous childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Access to wellbeing hub with discounts

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Passionate and ambitious about delivering high standards of childcare.
• Resourceful, commercially minded with strong leadership ability.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate team to deliver outstanding care and education.
• Ensure compliance with EYFS, Ofsted, and safeguarding standards.
• Build relationships with parents and the local community.
• Drive continuous improvement and support staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

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

Job description

Role Overview

Nursery Manager - Join Busy Bees Leicester Blaby | UK's Leading Childcare Provider

Are you a passionate early years leader ready to inspire young minds? Busy Bees - the UK's No.1 nursery group - is looking for a dynamic Nursery Manager to join our award-winning team in Leicester Blaby. If you hold a Level 3 childcare qualification and have at least two years' leadership experience in an early years setting, we'd love to hear from you!

Why Choose Busy Bees?

At Busy Bees, we believe every child deserves the best start in life. With nearly 400 nurseries across the UK (and growing globally), we're proud to provide safe, nurturing environments where children can learn, explore, and thrive. As part of our family, you'll feel valued, supported, and inspired every single day.

About the Role

As Nursery Manager, you'll lead a dedicated team to deliver high-quality childcare in line with the EYFS framework. You'll create a fun, stimulating, and educational environment where children's curiosity and confidence can blossom - powered by our innovative Bee Curious curriculum.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and motivating your team to deliver outstanding care and education
• Ensuring compliance with EYFS, Ofsted, and safeguarding standards
• Building strong relationships with parents, carers, and the local community
• Driving continuous improvement and supporting staff development

About Busy Bees Leicester Blaby

Our Leicester Blaby nursery is rated Good by Ofsted and welcomes up to 60 children. Since opening in 2009, we've been proud to offer bright, spacious rooms, each with its own large outdoor play area - complete with AstroTurf, natural spaces, and a mud kitchen for endless play‑based learning. We're conveniently located just a short walk from Blaby Centre and close to the Baby Gold Centre.

About the Benefits

We know that happy staff make happy children. That's why we offer a fantastic benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary plus up to 25% annual bonus
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + your birthday off!
• Generous childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave and return-to-work bonus
• Access to our Hive Benefits & Wellbeing Hub with retail discounts, mental health support, and more
• Professional development and clear career progression pathways
• Menopause and financial wellbeing support through Peppy and Salary Finance
• Cycle to Work scheme, pension access, and discounted private medical insurance
• Exciting opportunities to travel internationally and learn new childcare practices

Plus, through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, you'll have the chance to make a real difference in children's lives through community projects and fundraising.

Ready to lead, inspire, and shape the future?

Apply today and become part of the Busy Bees family - where passionate childcare professionals grow, thrive, and truly make an impact.

Role 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!