Nursery Manager - Lead a High-Performing Team & Grow

Busy Bees; Morley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 25% annual bonus

33 days’ holiday

Childcare discount

Job summary

Busy Bees Headingley Grove is seeking an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager ready to step into a full Nursery Manager role at our Headingley Grove site in Leeds. You’ll lead a supportive team, shape the learning environment for children and families, and collaborate with regional teams to drive quality and occupancy goals.

The role offers a base salary of £35,000 with potential up to 25% annual bonus and a commitment to professional development and progression within a trusted national nursery

Qualifications

• Proven Deputy Nursery Manager performance.
• Ability to lead rooms, staff or areas.
• Solid EYFS and Ofsted knowledge.
• Experience supporting inspections and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Take 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

Deputy Nursery Manager

Leadership

EYFS knowledge

Inspection support

Job description

Busy Bees Headingley Grove is seeking an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager ready to step into a full Nursery Manager role at our Headingley Grove site in Leeds. You’ll lead a supportive team, shape the learning environment for children and families, and collaborate with regional teams to drive quality and occupancy goals.

The role offers a base salary of £35,000 with potential up to 25% annual bonus and a commitment to professional development and progression within a trusted national nursery