Senior Nursery Manager: Lead Education & Team Excellence

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

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 25% annual bonus

33 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Birthday day off

50% Childcare discount

Staff training & leadership dev

Global Talent exchange programme

Job summary

Busy Bees Bicester Kingsmere is seeking a talented Nursery Manager to lead day-to-day operations with a focus on exceptional early years education and safeguarding. You will shape the team, drive EYFS excellence, and work within a supportive regional structure to deliver outstanding outcomes for children and families.

We offer a competitive package including up to £50,000 per year plus up to 25% annual bonus, generous holiday, childcare discount, and access to leadership development and

Qualifications

• Level 3 childcare qualification and two years of leadership in early years settings.
• Proven experience as Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager in a high-quality setting.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day running of the nursery, including quality of education, staff leadership, safeguarding and operations.
• Quality improvement, financial oversight and resource management.
• Engage with parents, staff and the local community to drive excellence.

Skills

Leadership

EYFS knowledge

Ofsted requirements

Staff development

Education

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

Job description

Busy Bees Bicester Kingsmere is seeking a talented Nursery Manager to lead day-to-day operations with a focus on exceptional early years education and safeguarding. You will shape the team, drive EYFS excellence, and work within a supportive regional structure to deliver outstanding outcomes for children and families.

We offer a competitive package including up to £50,000 per year plus up to 25% annual bonus, generous holiday, childcare discount, and access to leadership development and