Nursery Manager: Lead, Develop & Elevate Early Education

Busy Bees Nurseries; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 25% annual bonus

33 days holiday incl bank holidays

Your birthday off

50% childcare discount

Central HR & Quality support

Leadership development & progression

Job summary

Busy Bees Stotfold is a leading UK nursery group seeking a senior leader to run day-to-day operations with emphasis on education quality, safeguarding, and performance. You will shape the team and culture with strong central support to drive excellence.

The role offers a broad scope to influence practice, optimise occupancy, and deliver continuous improvement within a building-capacity framework of 64 children.

Qualifications

• NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, or NVQ Level 3.
• Experience as Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the nursery team to deliver outstanding early years provision.
• Ensure full compliance with EYFS, safeguarding, and regulatory standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in teaching, learning, and outcomes for children.
• Manage staffing, recruitment, performance, and development.
• Build strong relationships with families and the local community.
• Work closely with regional leadership to deliver quality and occupancy targets.

Skills

Leadership

EYFS knowledge

Ofsted standards

Staff management

Childcare

Education

NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, or NVQ Level 3

Nursery Manager/Assistant Manager experience

Job description

Busy Bees Stotfold is a leading UK nursery group seeking a senior leader to run day-to-day operations with emphasis on education quality, safeguarding, and performance. You will shape the team and culture with strong central support to drive excellence.

The role offers a broad scope to influence practice, optimise occupancy, and deliver continuous improvement within a building-capacity framework of 64 children.