Nursery Manager

Busy Bees Childcare; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in London is seeking an enthusiastic Nursery Manager. You will lead a team to elevate standards of childcare and early years education, ensuring a safe environment while fostering a love for learning. Ideal candidates have a Level 3 childcare qualification and experience in management. The position offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and various benefits, including substantial holiday allowance and bonuses.

Benefits

Up to 25% annual salary bonus

Competitive salary

33 days holiday per year

Significant Childcare discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager.
• Strong focus on delivering high-quality childcare and early education.
• Ability to prioritize workload effectively.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification (NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip, or NVQ Level 3)

Job description

Overview

Are you a superstar in early years education, ready to sprinkle joy and ignite little imaginations? Busy Bees Ealing Common is on the lookout for a Nursery Manager who’s bursting with energy, creativity, and a love for helping young minds grow. If you’ve got your Level 3 childcare qualification, plus 2+ years of leading a team in an early years setting, we want your sparkle, your passion, and your EYFS know‑how on our team!

What’s in it for you?

• A buzzing, supportive environment where your ideas matter
• Exclusive access to our playful, purpose-driven Bee Curious curriculum
• Opportunities to get involved in fun charity events with BBC Children in Need
• Loads of room to grow your career with us

About Our Nursery – Ealing Common

Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, our lovely 39‑place nursery is all about fun, learning, and laughter. Just steps from Ealing Common station (Piccadilly & District lines), and easily reached by bus, it’s a convenient hub for our buzzing little community. Whether it’s dressing up in role play, discovering a new favorite book, or digging for treasure in the garden, every day is a new adventure at Busy Bees Ealing Common.

Benefits

• Up to 25% annual salary bonus
• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers
• Up to 33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!
• Significant Childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
• Menopause support through Peppy
• Financial support through Salary Finance
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
• Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices
• Access to Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, with retail discounts and a Wellbeing Hub
• Celebrating You section recognizing and rewarding valued team members
• Grow with Us area with development opportunities and training

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

• 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!