Nursery Manager

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

Job summary

A leading nursery group is seeking a Nursery Manager for their Oxford location. This role requires strong leadership, communication skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality childcare. The successful candidate will manage a team, ensure compliance with regulations, and enhance educational programs. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience, with opportunities for career progression and a vibrant workplace culture. Join a supportive team in fostering the growth of young minds.

Benefits

Up to 25% annual salary bonus

Ongoing professional development

Hive benefits and wellbeing hub

Up to 33 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Menopause support

Financial support options

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Opportunities for international travel

Qualifications

• Passionate and ambitious Nursery Manager with a goal to deliver high standards of childcare.
• Resourceful and commercially minded with strong leadership abilities.
• Effective communicator with excellent organisational skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

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

Job description

Role Overview

Join Our Team at Busy Bees Oxford Littlemore – FTC for 12 months (Mat cover) – Leading Nursery Group in the UK

Are you a superstar in early years education, ready to sprinkle joy and ignite little imaginations? Busy Bees Oxford Littlemore 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!

Why You’ll Love It Here

At Busy Bees, we don’t just care for children—we inspire them! With nearly 400 nurseries across the UK (and more around the globe), we’re proud to be the UK’s leading nursery group. And we don’t just win awards for childcare—we’ve got a pretty great workplace too, where everyone is heard, supported, and celebrated.

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

Busy Bees Oxford Littlemore, rated Good by Ofsted, is a purpose-built nursery with a capacity of 110 children, supported by a longstanding staff team dedicated to meeting individual needs and providing all children with the best start in life. We enhance our community connections through visits from the local police station and fire service, and we actively contribute to our local food bank by collecting food every winter. Our nursery features a large, secure onsite car park, and we benefit from great bus links just a two-minute walk away. Additionally, we offer free parking for staff, ensuring convenient access to our welcoming environment.

Busy Bees Benefits

• Up to 25% annual salary bonus
• 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 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 showcases the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area shares the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.

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!