Senior Nursery Manager – Lead a warm, high-quality setting

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd.; Stotfold; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Holiday allowance

Birthday off

Childcare discount

Training access

Career progression

Family leave

Mental health support

Cycle to work

Private medical insurance

Global talent exchange

Job summary

Busy Bees Stotfold is seeking a senior leader to run the nursery, ensuring outstanding education, safeguarding, and operational delivery. You will shape the team, culture and practice with support from regional and central teams.

As part of Busy Bees, you’ll benefit from a strong support network, ongoing training and clear progression into wider leadership roles, with generous benefits and a pro-family ethos.

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.
• A child-centred approach with high expectations for 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

Nursery leadership

Staff leadership

EYFS knowledge

Ofsted knowledge

People development

Education

NNEB / CACHE Dip / NVQ3 equivalent

Job description

Busy Bees Stotfold is seeking a senior leader to run the nursery, ensuring outstanding education, safeguarding, and operational delivery. You will shape the team, culture and practice with support from regional and central teams.

As part of Busy Bees, you’ll benefit from a strong support network, ongoing training and clear progression into wider leadership roles, with generous benefits and a pro-family ethos.