Nursery Manager

Busy Bees Nurseries; Walthamstow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development

Hive benefits and discounts

Up to 33 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Childcare discount

Family leave and return bonus

Peppy menopause support

Salary Finance

EAP and Mental Health First Aiders

Cycle to Work

Pension via Cushon

Private Medical Insurance (PMI)

Opportunities to travel

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd. is seeking an energetic Nursery Manager to deliver outstanding childcare and EYFS education. You will lead a team with strong organisational and communication skills, bringing Level 3 childcare qualifications and prior Nursery Manager or Assistant Manager experience.

A focus on high-quality care and staff development is essential. You will enjoy busy Bees benefits including ongoing professional development, substantial holiday allowance, discounted nursery places, and

Qualifications

• Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Focus on delivering high-quality childcare and early education.
• EYFS knowledge and hands-on leadership in early years settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the team to deliver excellent childcare and education.
• Drive quality improvement in educational programs and operations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and safety standards.
• Oversee budgets and resources to support delivery of high-quality care.
• Engage with parents, staff and the local community to build strong relationships.
• Foster professional development and growth opportunities for the team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

EYFS expertise

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

NNEB

BTEC National Diploma

CACHE Diploma in Childcare

NVQ Level 3

Job description

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!, 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., 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.

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: 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.