Senior Nursery Manager | Lead Early Years Excellence

About Early Years Ltd.; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 25% annual salary bonus

Up to 33 days holiday

Your birthday off

Childcare discount

Central support

Leadership development

Progression paths

Family leave & return bonus

Wellbeing support & EAP

Cycle to work scheme

Private medical insurance

Global Talent exchange programme

Job summary

Busy Bees Guildford Fitzsimmons Place seeks a senior nursery leader responsible for day-to-day operations, education quality, safeguarding, and performance. You will shape the team, culture, and practice with strong regional and central support to drive excellence.

Lead on staff development, governance, and outcomes while maintaining occupancy and delivering high-quality childcare in a supportive environment. Flexible 4-day work week with 40 hours.

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

Nursery leadership

Team development

EYFS knowledge

Ofsted requirements

Independent & collaborative

Education

NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, or NVQ Level 3

Job description

Busy Bees Guildford Fitzsimmons Place seeks a senior nursery leader responsible for day-to-day operations, education quality, safeguarding, and performance. You will shape the team, culture, and practice with strong regional and central support to drive excellence.

Lead on staff development, governance, and outcomes while maintaining occupancy and delivering high-quality childcare in a supportive environment. Flexible 4-day work week with 40 hours.