Nursery Manager

Busy Bees Nurseries; West Byfleet; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider seeks a proactive Nursery Manager for its West Byfleet nursery on a 12-month contract. This position involves leading a dedicated team to deliver exceptional childcare standards and foster child development. With a competitive salary and bonus, Busy Bees offers an engaging work environment focused on professional growth and support.

Benefits

25% annual bonus

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Birthday off

NEST Pension with 3% employer contribution

Access to Virtual Learning Academy

Support through Employee Assistance Program

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Experienced in early years education and high childcare standards.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Resourceful with excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of childcare professionals.
• Ensure high standards of childcare and early years education.
• Apply knowledge and best practices for child development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Full and relevant childcare qualification

Job description

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Nursery Manager - West Byfleet

Do you have the ability to influence and lead a team of outstanding practitioners?

Does working for the UK’s largest childcare provider sound exciting?

Our West Byfleet nursery is looking to bring on board a proactive and dynamic Nursery Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you will lead a team of childcare professionals, applying your knowledge and best practices to ensure our children have the best start in life.

What we have to offer:

• Salary of up to £45,000 per annum plus a 25% annual bonus*
• 33 days holiday per year including bank holidays
• Your Birthday off ... on us!
• NEST Pension with a 3% employer contribution
• Access to our Virtual Learning Academy for career development courses
• Support through our Employee Assistance Program, Peppy, and Mental Health Apps
• Enhanced family leave

About you – what we are looking for:

• A passionate and ambitious Nursery Manager committed to delivering high standards of childcare and early years education
• Resourceful, commercially minded, with excellent communication skills
• Strong organisational skills with keen attention to detail and effective workload management
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and guide colleagues towards best practice

About Busy Bees and our culture

Busy Bees is one of the largest day nursery groups in the world. We are an extension of the families we support and are passionate about what we do.

Care, Quality, Value, and Service underpin our daily motivation to provide children with the best start in life. Our group comprises over 10,000 dedicated staff who embody these values every day.

We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can learn from experienced colleagues and make meaningful connections.

Why choose Busy Bees?

A career at Busy Bees is exciting, dynamic, and constantly evolving. We provide excellent opportunities to work and learn alongside leading practitioners and educators, with sector-leading training and support in child development. Our 40 years of success reflect our commitment to excellence.

*To apply for this role, you must hold a full and relevant childcare qualification.*