Nursery Manager

Busy Bees Nurseries; Narborough; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday incl bank holidays

Birthday off — paid

50% childcare discount

Return-to-work bonus

Pension & private medical insurance

Job summary

Busy Bees Leicester Carlton Park is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead a thriving early years team, ensuring high standards of care and education in line with EYFS and Ofsted. The role focuses on safe, nurturing environments and ongoing staff development within a modern, well-resourced setting.

The successful candidate will oversee an upcoming refurbishment, drive quality improvements, manage budgets and occupancy, and build strong partnerships with parents and the local community.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in childcare settings.
• Strong communication with staff, parents and stakeholders.
• Ability to drive quality improvement and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the nursery team.
• Ensure EYFS, Ofsted, and safeguarding compliance.
• Drive quality improvement across the setting.
• Manage budgets, occupancy and resources.
• Build strong relationships with parents and community.
• Support staff development and progression.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Commercial mindset

Early years passion

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification (NNEB, BTEC, CACHE, NVQ)

Job description

Nursery Manager – Busy Bees Leicester Carlton Park - Up to £45,000 plus 25% bonus - Flexible working available

Ready to lead a thriving nursery where your ideas, passion, and leadership truly matter? Busy Bees — the UK’s No.1 childcare provider — is looking for an inspiring Nursery Manager to join our Leicester Carlton Park team.

If you’re exploring Nursery Manager jobs in Leicester, Early Years Manager roles, or Childcare Manager opportunities, this is one of the strongest career moves you can make.

Why This Role Stands Out

Busy Bees offers one of the most comprehensive and rewarding benefits packages in the early years sector — designed to support your wellbeing, career growth, and work‑life balance.

You’ll Enjoy

• Up to 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off — paid
• 50% childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave & return‑to‑work bonus
• Hive Benefits & huge retail discounts
• Menopause support via Peppy
• Financial wellbeing support via Salary Finance
• Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme & workplace pension
• Discounted private medical insurance
• Funded training, development & clear career progression
• Opportunities to travel internationally and learn from global Busy Bees nurseries

Shape the Future of Our Nursery Environment

As our new Nursery Manager, you’ll also play a key role in overseeing an exciting upcoming refurbishment — helping to shape a fresh, modern, inspiring learning environment for children and staff. It’s a rare opportunity to put your stamp on the look, feel, and flow of the nursery, ensuring it reflects the very best in early years practice.

About the Role

As Nursery Manager, you’ll lead your team to deliver exceptional early years education in line with EYFS and Ofsted standards. You’ll create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can explore, learn, and thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, and motivate your team
• Ensure full EYFS, Ofsted, and safeguarding compliance
• Drive quality improvement across the nursery
• Manage budgets, occupancy, and resources
• Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and the community
• Support staff development and professional growth

Ideal for an experienced Nursery Manager, Assistant Nursery Manager, Early Years Manager, or Childcare Manager ready to step up.

About Busy Bees Leicester Carlton Park

Our large, modern nursery is rated “Good” by Ofsted and cares for up to 105 children. With calming, age‑appropriate rooms and a secure outdoor area, it’s a spacious, well‑resourced setting designed to support every stage of development.

Located On King Edward Avenue In Narborough, We Offer

• Free on‑site parking
• Easy access to the M1
• Less than a mile to Narborough train station
• Just seven miles from Leicester city centre

It’s a convenient, welcoming, and well‑established nursery where your leadership will make a real impact.

About You

We’re looking for a confident, ambitious leader who is passionate about delivering the highest standards of childcare.

You’ll Bring

• Level 3 childcare qualification (NNEB, BTEC, CACHE, NVQ)
• Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• A commercially minded approach
• A genuine passion for early years education