Senior Nursery Manager: Lead Quality, Growth & Impact

Busy Bees; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 25%

33 days holiday incl bank holidays

Birthday day off

50% childcare discount

Central HR/Recruitment/Quality/Safety

Training & leadership development

Career progression to area management

Family leave & wellbeing support

Cycle to work program

Private medical insurance discount

Global Talent exchange program

Job summary

Busy Bees Quedgeley in Gloucester seeks a senior nursery leader to oversee daily operations, educate quality, safeguarding, and staff performance. You’ll shape a high-performing team within a supportive national network, driving excellence at a Good-rated setting.

You will lead service delivery, nurture staff development, and partner with families and regional leaders to achieve strong outcomes and occupancy, in a role offering clear progression into broader operational leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager in a high-quality setting.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with ability to inspire teams.
• Solid knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted requirements.
• Track record of delivering high-quality childcare and improved outcomes.

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.
• Collaborate with regional leadership to meet quality and occupancy targets.

Skills

Leadership

EYFS knowledge

Ofsted requirements

People management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Education

NNEB

BTEC Nat Dip

CACHE Dip in Childcare

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Busy Bees Quedgeley in Gloucester seeks a senior nursery leader to oversee daily operations, educate quality, safeguarding, and staff performance. You’ll shape a high-performing team within a supportive national network, driving excellence at a Good-rated setting.

You will lead service delivery, nurture staff development, and partner with families and regional leaders to achieve strong outcomes and occupancy, in a role offering clear progression into broader operational leadership.