Nursery Manager. Job in Deeping St. James Education & Training Jobs

Busy Bees; Deeping St James; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Deeping St James is seeking a passionate Nursery Manager to lead a dynamic team. You will drive excellence in early years education, ensuring compliance and motivating staff. The ideal candidate will possess a Level 3 childcare qualification and have at least 2 years of experience in a leadership role. This position offers competitive salary and numerous benefits, including significant holiday allowance and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Up to 25% annual salary bonus

Ongoing professional development

33 days holiday per year

Childcare discount

Mental Health First Aiders

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Level 3 childcare qualification is required.
• 2+ years of experience leading a team in an early years setting.
• Strong focus on delivering high-quality childcare.

Responsibilities

• Drive excellence and motivate your team.
• Enhance educational programs and operational processes.
• Ensure a safe and secure environment.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Childcare

NNEB

BTEC Nat Dip

CACHE Dip in Childcare

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team at Busy Bees Peterborough Deeping St James! - Leading Nursery Group in the UK

Are you a superstar in early years education, ready to sprinkle joy and ignite little imaginations? Busy Bees Peterborough Deeping St James 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!

What’s in it for You

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.

Benefits

• Up to 25% annual salary bonus
• Competitive salary
• 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 via our Talent Exchange program.

Role 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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!