Nursery Manager: Lead a Dynamic Early Years Team

Busy Bees Nurseries; Oadby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 25% annual salary bonus

33 days’ holiday

Your birthday off

Childcare discount

Professional development & training

Family leave & return-to-work bonus

Menopause support

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension plan

Private medical insurance

Talent exchange programme

Hive Wellbeing Hub access

Job summary

Busy Bees Leicester Oadby is seeking an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager ready to step up to full Nursery Manager responsibility in a well-supported setting.

You will lead a high-performing early years team, ensure high standards of care and education, and work with regional leadership to achieve occupancy and quality goals while maintaining strong relationships with families and the community.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Step into full Nursery Manager responsibility for a well-supported setting.
• Lead and develop a high-performing early years team.
• Ensure high standards of care, education, safeguarding, and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement in practice and outcomes for children.
• Take ownership of staffing, performance, and day-to-day operations.
• Build strong relationships with families and your local community.
• Work with regional leadership to support quality and occupancy goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Education

NNEB

BTEC Nat Dip

CACHE Dip in Childcare

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Busy Bees Leicester Oadby is seeking an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager ready to step up to full Nursery Manager responsibility in a well-supported setting.

You will lead a high-performing early years team, ensure high standards of care and education, and work with regional leadership to achieve occupancy and quality goals while maintaining strong relationships with families and the community.