Role Overview: Nursery Manager – Busy Bees Leicester Carlton Park - Up to £40,000

Ready to lead a thriving nursery where your ideas, passion, and leadership truly matter? Busy Bees — the UK’s No.1 childcare provider — is looking for an inspiring Nursery Manager to join our Leicester Carlton Park team. If you’re exploring Nursery Manager jobs in Leicester , Early Years Manager roles , or Childcare Manager opportunities , this is one of the strongest career moves you can make.

⭐ Why This Role Stands Out Busy Bees offers one of the most comprehensive and rewarding benefits packages in the early years sector — designed to support your wellbeing, career growth, and work‑life balance.

You’ll enjoy: Competitive salary + up to 25% annual bonus Up to 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) Your birthday off — paid Significant childcare discount Enhanced family leave & return‑to‑work bonus Hive Benefits & huge retail discounts Menopause support via Peppy Financial wellbeing support via Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme & workplace pension Discounted private medical insurance Funded training, development & clear career progression Opportunities to travel internationally and learn from global Busy Bees nurseries About the Role As Nursery Manager, you’ll lead your team to deliver exceptional early years education in line with EYFS and Ofsted standards. You’ll create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can explore, learn, and thrive. Key Responsibilities Lead, inspire, and motivate your team Ensure full EYFS, Ofsted, and safeguarding compliance Drive quality improvement across the nursery Manage budgets, occupancy, and resources Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and the community Support staff development and professional growth Ideal for an experienced Nursery Manager , Assistant Nursery Manager , Early Years Manager , or Childcare Manager ready to step up. Role Responsibilities: About Busy Bees Leicester Carlton Park Our large, modern nursery is rated “Good” by Ofsted and cares for up to 105 children . With calming, age‑appropriate rooms and a secure outdoor area, it’s a spacious, well‑resourced setting designed to support every stage of development. Located on King Edward Avenue in Narborough, we offer: Free on‑site parking Easy access to the M1 Less than a mile to Narborough train station Just seven miles from Leicester city centre It’s a convenient, welcoming, and well‑established nursery where your leadership will make a real impact. Required Qualifications: About You We’re looking for a confident, ambitious leader who is passionate about delivering the highest standards of childcare. You’ll bring: Level 3 childcare qualification (NNEB, BTEC, CACHE, NVQ) Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills A commercially minded approach A genuine passion for early years education Apply Today If you’re searching for Nursery Manager jobs in Leicester and want to join a supportive, forward‑thinking childcare provider, apply today and become part of the Busy Bees family. Lead with purpose. Inspire young minds. Build your future with Busy Bees.