Nursery Manager

Busy Bees; London Borough of Waltham Forest; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off

33 days holiday

Childcare discount

Pension plan

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing resources

Employee assistance

Cycle to work

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Busy Bees Chingford is seeking an outstanding Nursery Manager to lead a busy team and deliver high-quality childcare. The role requires Level 3 childcare credentials and at least two years of leadership in early years settings.

You will drive learning, ensure regulatory compliance, manage budgets, and build strong relationships with families and staff in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• We seek a Nursery Manager with a Level 3 childcare qualification and strong EYFS expertise.
• Experience leading teams in early years settings and a passion for high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Lead & Inspire: drive excellence and motivate the team.
• Quality Improvement: enhance educational programs and operational processes.
• Compliance: ensure a safe, compliant environment.
• Financial Oversight: manage budgets and resources.
• Engagement: build strong relationships with parents, staff and the community.
• Professional Development: foster team growth and learning.

Skills

Leadership

EYFS knowledge

Level 3 childcare

Education

NVQ Level 3

NNEB / BTEC Nat Dip / CACHE Dip

Job description

Role Overview:

Busy Bees Chingford | Nursery Manager | upto £45,000 plus 25% bonus

We are looking for an amazing Nursery Manager to ignite fun and learning for our children! With your Level 3 childcare qualification and two years of leadership in early years settings, we want you to bring your vibrant energy and EYFS expertise to our team. Exciting rewards await your passion for nurturing young minds!

Busy Bees Benefits

• 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.

But wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.

Busy Bees Chingford is a thriving 108-place nursery, rated Good by Ofsted, conveniently located near Chingford town centre and Nuffield Health. Our nursery offers a welcoming, supportive team, excellent learning environments, a dedicated sensory room, and engaging play spaces that help children learn through play. We also provide complimentary lunches for children and free staff parking, making Chingford a great place to grow your career.

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:

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.