Nursery Manager: Lead Teams, Elevate Early Years

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd.; Warrington; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 33 days holiday inclusive ofBank

Your birthday off

50% Childcare discount

Full central support (HR, Recruitment,

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd. is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead a high‑quality early years setting in Warrington.

You will oversee staffing, compliance with EYFS and safeguarding, and drive improvements in teaching and outcomes for children on a day‑to‑day basis. You will build strong relationships with families and the local community while collaborating with regional leadership to hit occupancy and quality targets.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager in a high-quality setting.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop teams.
• Excellent knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted requirements.
• A track record of improving outcomes and maintaining high standards.
• Confidence working both independently and as part of a wider leadership structure.

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

Stakeholder relations

Education

NNEB

BTEC National Diploma

CACHE Diploma in Childcare

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd. is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to lead a high‑quality early years setting in Warrington.

You will oversee staffing, compliance with EYFS and safeguarding, and drive improvements in teaching and outcomes for children on a day‑to‑day basis. You will build strong relationships with families and the local community while collaborating with regional leadership to hit occupancy and quality targets.