Senior Nursery Manager - Lead High-Impact Early Years Team

Busy Bees Nurseries; Leeds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 25% annual salary bonus

33 days holiday incl bank holidays

Your birthday off

50% Childcare discount

Full central support (HR, Recruitment,

Quality, Safety etc)

Access to high quality training and领导

Clear progression pathways into area管理

Job summary

Busy Bees Leeds is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead day-to-day operations, ensuring high-quality early years provision and strong safeguarding. You will shape the team, culture, and practice, supported by regional and central teams.

The role requires Level 3 childcare qualification and 2+ years of leadership in early years settings, with a focus on EYFS, Ofsted standards, and driving improvements. Attractive rewards accompany this leadership opportunity.

Qualifications

• Two years of leadership in early years settings.
• Excellent knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted requirements.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

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

Regulatory compliance

Education

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

Job description

Busy Bees Leeds is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead day-to-day operations, ensuring high-quality early years provision and strong safeguarding. You will shape the team, culture, and practice, supported by regional and central teams.

The role requires Level 3 childcare qualification and 2+ years of leadership in early years settings, with a focus on EYFS, Ofsted standards, and driving improvements. Attractive rewards accompany this leadership opportunity.