Nursery Manager - Lead & Elevate Early Years Team

Busy Bees Nurseries; Great Denham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Professional development

Hive benefits and discounts

Holiday entitlement up to 33 days

Birthday off

Childcare discount 50%

Family leave and return to work bonus

Peppy menopause support

Salary Finance

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Cycle to Work

Pension Cushon

Private Medical Insurance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Busy Bees Bedford Great Denham seeks a Nursery Manager to ignite fun and learning for children. With your Level 3 childcare qualification and two years of leadership in early years settings, you will bring energetic EYFS expertise to our team in Bedford.

The nursery is Ofsted-rated Good, capacity 82, and located near transit with free parking. Busy Bees offers a wide benefits package and opportunities to grow within a supportive, child-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Level 3 childcare qualification and at least two years of leadership in early years settings.
• Strong EYFS knowledge and passion for learning through play.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the nursery team to deliver high-quality care.
• Drive continuous improvement of educational programmes and operations.
• Ensure a safe environment and regulatory compliance.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Foster engagement with parents and the local community; develop staff.

Skills

Leadership

EYFS expertise

Level 3 childcare qualification

Early years management

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Busy Bees Bedford Great Denham seeks a Nursery Manager to ignite fun and learning for children. With your Level 3 childcare qualification and two years of leadership in early years settings, you will bring energetic EYFS expertise to our team in Bedford.

The nursery is Ofsted-rated Good, capacity 82, and located near transit with free parking. Busy Bees offers a wide benefits package and opportunities to grow within a supportive, child-centered environment.