Nursery Manager: Lead Quality & Growth in EYFS

Busy Bees; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 25% annual salary bonus

Up to 33 days holiday incl. bank hols

Your birthday off

50% Childcare discount

Central support (HR, Recruitment, QA)

Job summary

Busy Bees Enfield Highlands Village is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead daily operations, drive educational quality, and safeguard standards in a fully refurbished setting. You will shape practice, mentor staff, and work within a strong regional support network to deliver outstanding early years care.

The role requires Level 3 childcare and a proven leadership track in high‑quality nurseries, with opportunities for progression across Busy Bees’ network.

Qualifications

• Proven Level 3 childcare qualification and leadership experience in early years settings.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements.
• Experience leading teams, driving quality and standards in a nursery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire your team to deliver exceptional early years education.
• Drive quality improvement in educational and operational processes.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee budgets and resources to support nursery performance.
• Engage with parents and the community to build strong relationships.
• Foster professional development and succession planning within the team.

Skills

Leadership

EYFS knowledge

Ofsted knowledge

Staff development

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

NNEB / BTEC Nat Dip / CACHE Dip / NVQ Level 3

Job description

Busy Bees Enfield Highlands Village is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead daily operations, drive educational quality, and safeguard standards in a fully refurbished setting. You will shape practice, mentor staff, and work within a strong regional support network to deliver outstanding early years care.

The role requires Level 3 childcare and a proven leadership track in high‑quality nurseries, with opportunities for progression across Busy Bees’ network.