Nursery Manager – Busy Bees Leicester (Oadby, Carlton Park & Meridian)

OTE £56,250 - up to £45,000 base salary with up to 25% performance‑related bonus

Busy Bees are recruiting experienced and passionate Nursery Managers across our Leicester nurseries: Oadby, Carlton Park and Meridian. If you’re a strong leader with a love for early years education, this is your chance to join the UK’s leading childcare provider and make a real impact.

Why Join Busy Bees?

• OTE £56,250 with a competitive package and performance‑related rewards
• Clear career progression & industry‑leading training
• Access to our Bee Curious curriculum
• 33 days holiday, including your birthday off
• Significant childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave & return‑to‑work bonus
• Hive wellbeing hub with retail discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme, PMI discounts & pension access
• Opportunities to travel internationally and learn new practices

About Our Leicester Nurseries

We’re hiring across a few Busy Bees settings of varying sizes, each offering:

• Welcoming, well‑resourced rooms for all age groups
• Safe outdoor play areas
• Supportive, passionate teams
• Free on‑site parking at most locations

All share one goal: exceptional early years education and care.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and inspire your team to deliver outstanding childcare

• Drive quality and continuous improvement across the nursery

• Embed and champion our BeeCurious curriculum, ensuring rich, child‑led learning experiences

• Ensure full compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and Ofsted standards

• Manage budgets and resources effectively

• Build strong, positive relationships with families and staff

• Support staff development and wellbeing, helping your team grow

❤️ About You

• Level 3 childcare qualification (NNEB, BTEC, CACHE, NVQ)
• Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Manager
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Passionate about delivering outstanding childcare

Ready to Lead With Busy Bees?

If you’re ready to take the next step in your early years career, apply today and join a supportive, ambitious team across our Leicester nurseries.