Senior Nursery Manager - Lead Education & Quality

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd.; Gloucester; Remote; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 25% salary bonus

Birthday off

50% childcare discount

Central support

Training and leadership development

Travel opportunities

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd. in Gloucester is seeking a senior leader to run Busy Bees Quedgeley with full responsibility for day-to-day operations, educational quality, safeguarding and overall performance.

You will shape the team, foster a child-centred culture, drive continuous improvement, ensure EYFS and Ofsted standards, manage staffing, and collaborate with regional and central support to deliver high quality, trusted childcare.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership with full nursery responsibility including education quality and safeguarding.
• Ability to shape team culture with regional and central support.
• Strong EYFS and Ofsted knowledge.
• Proven experience as Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager in high-quality setting.
• Child-centred approach with high expectations for quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the nursery team to deliver outstanding early years provision.
• Ensure EYFS compliance, 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 with regional leadership to meet quality and occupancy targets.

Skills

Nursery leadership

EYFS knowledge

Ofsted experience

Staff development

Community relationships

Education

NVQ Level 3 / equivalent childcare qualification

Job description

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd. in Gloucester is seeking a senior leader to run Busy Bees Quedgeley with full responsibility for day-to-day operations, educational quality, safeguarding and overall performance.

You will shape the team, foster a child-centred culture, drive continuous improvement, ensure EYFS and Ofsted standards, manage staffing, and collaborate with regional and central support to deliver high quality, trusted childcare.