Nursery Manager - Lead Education, Team & Community Impact

About Early Years Ltd.; Hitchin; Remote; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonus

Holiday entitlement

Birthday off

Childcare discount

HR support

Training & development

Career progression

Family leave

Wellbeing programme

Pension plan

Private health insurance

Global Talent exchange

Job summary

Busy Bees Stotfold is recruiting a Senior Nursery Leader to run day-to-day operations, ensuring high-quality education, safeguarding, and strong staff leadership. You will shape the team, culture, and practice with regional and central support, contributing to overall nursery performance.

Join a leading UK nursery group offering extensive training, progression, and a comprehensive benefits package as you guide the setting to maintain Ofsted standards and strong occupancy targets.

Qualifications

• Proven Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager experience.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Excellent knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted requirements.
• Track record of improving outcomes and maintaining high standards.
• Confident working independently and within a leadership structure.
• Child-centred approach with focus on quality.

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 knowledge

Staff development

Community relations

Education

Childcare qualification (NNEB / BTEC Nat Dip / CACHE Dip / NVQ3)

Job description

Busy Bees Stotfold is recruiting a Senior Nursery Leader to run day-to-day operations, ensuring high-quality education, safeguarding, and strong staff leadership. You will shape the team, culture, and practice with regional and central support, contributing to overall nursery performance.

Join a leading UK nursery group offering extensive training, progression, and a comprehensive benefits package as you guide the setting to maintain Ofsted standards and strong occupancy targets.