Nursery Manager

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

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead their nursery in Cheltenham. You will be responsible for delivering high standards of childcare and education, motivating your team, and managing operational processes. If you have strong leadership skills and relevant experience, this is a great opportunity to join a supportive environment and make a difference. The role offers competitive salary and benefits including childcare discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 25% annual salary bonus

Up to 33 days' holiday

Your birthday off

Significant childcare discount

Ongoing professional development

Enhanced family leave

Financial wellbeing tools

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted private medical insurance

Qualifications

• At least two years of leadership experience in early years settings.
• Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager.
• Ability to deliver high-quality childcare and 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 skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

Join Busy Bees Cheltenham Prestbury Road - as Our New Nursery Manager! Are you a passionate Nursery Manager ready to inspire young minds? If you hold a Level 3 childcare qualification and have at least two years of leadership experience in early years settings, we'd love to welcome your energy, creativity, and EYFS expertise to our Busy Bees family. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact – and enjoy fantastic rewards while doing it.

Why Choose Busy Bees?

As the UK's leading nursery group with nearly 400 nurseries nationwide, Busy Bees is committed to giving every child the best start in life. We've earned awards for our supportive workplace culture, and we're dedicated to ensuring every team member feels valued, heard, and empowered. When you join us, you'll be introduced to our signature Bee Curious Curriculum, designed to spark curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning in every child.

Our Community Commitment

We're proud to partner with BBC Children in Need, offering exciting opportunities for fundraising and community involvement to help improve children's lives across the country.

About Busy Bees Cheltenham Prestbury Road

Our Cheltenham Prestbury Road nursery is rated Good by Ofsted and supports up to 64 children in a warm, nurturing, and progressive early years environment. Here's what you can expect:

• A dedicated and supportive team passionate about giving children the best start
• Regular visits to local parks, the library, and a nearby care home to build community connections
• A convenient location just 10 minutes from Cheltenham town centre
• Great transport links and local shops within a short walk
• Free staff parking, making your commute easy and stress‑free

Busy Bees Employee Benefits

We believe in rewarding our team. Here's what you'll enjoy as a Busy Bees Nursery Manager:

• Competitive salary
• Up to 25% annual salary bonus
• Up to 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off – our gift to you!
• Significant childcare discount
• Ongoing professional development and clear career pathways
• Access to our Hive benefits and wellbeing hub, featuring discounts from top retailers
• Enhanced family leave and return‑to‑work bonus
• Menopause support via Peppy
• Financial wellbeing tools through Salary Finance
• Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted private medical insurance
• Opportunities to travel internationally, learn new practices, and experience new cultures
• With Hive, you'll also enjoy a wealth of wellbeing resources, a “Celebrating You” section showcasing how we recognize our staff, and a “Grow With Us” area filled with training and development opportunities to help you thrive

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!