Nursery Manager

Busy Bees Childcare; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider is looking for a Nursery Manager to lead their new nursery in Leamington Spa. You will build a talented team, ensure compliance, and deliver high-quality education. Ideal candidates should possess a childcare qualification and prior management experience. This role offers competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and various benefits including childcare discounts and ample holiday time.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday

Health & wellbeing resources

Pension & financial perks

Opportunities to travel

Qualifications

• Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager.
• A focus on delivering high-quality childcare and early education.

Responsibilities

• Drive excellence and motivate your team.
• Enhance educational programs and operational processes.
• Ensure a safe and secure environment, meeting all regulations.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Build strong relationships with parents, staff, 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

Overview

Lead Our Brand-New Nursery in Leamington Spa Queensway! Are you ready to take the reins of something truly special? This summer, Busy Bees is opening a state-of-the-art, two-storey nursery in Queensway, Leamington Spa – and we’re searching for an inspiring Nursery Manager to make it thrive from day one. With space for up to 110 children, our modern, purpose-built setting will be filled with laughter, learning, and limitless opportunities. As Nursery Manager, you’ll have the exciting challenge of building a talented team, shaping our culture, and ensuring every child receives the very best start in life. Whether you’re ready to start now or waiting for the perfect next step, this is your opportunity to lead a flagship Busy Bees nursery and leave your mark on a truly exceptional setting.

Why You’ll Love Leading With Us

• Competitive pay– £42,500 per annum (doe)
• Career growth– Access to leadership training & national progression routes
• Birthday off– Celebrate your day, your way
• 50% childcare discount– Support your family while leading ours
• Up to 28 days holiday– Plus bank holidays!
• Menopause & family support– Care for life’s important moments
• Health & wellbeing resources– Access to Hive, our wellbeing & retail discount platform
• Pension & financial perks– Easy access to workplace pension & Salary Finance
• Opportunities to travel– Learn and connect with childcare leaders worldwide

About Busy Bees

With nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more worldwide, Busy Bees is the UK’s leading childcare provider. We’re passionate about giving every child the best start in life – and we believe our leaders are the key to making that happen. We’re proud partners of BBC Children in Need, supporting communities across the UK through fundraising and local events. This is your chance to shape the future of a brand-new flagship nursery and inspire a team to deliver excellence every single day.

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!