Nursery Manager

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Role Overview:
Nursery Manager (Maternity Cover) – Busy Bees Newcastle Jesmond
Join the UK’s leading nursery group and inspire the next generation! Busy Bees is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced
Nursery Manager (Maternity Cover)
to lead our wonderful team in
Newcastle Jesmond . If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional early years education, have a
Level 3 childcare qualification , and bring at least
two years of leadership experience
in an early years setting, we’d love to hear from you.
Busy Bees Benefits We believe in rewarding our teams for the incredible work they do. As our Nursery Manager (MAT Cover), you’ll enjoy: Up to
25% annual salary bonus Competitive salary Ongoing
professional development
and clear career progression Access to our Hive benefits and wellbeing hub with discounts across major retailers Up to
33 days holiday
(including bank holidays) Your birthday off
every year Significant
childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return‑to‑work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial wellbeing support via Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to
travel internationally
and learn from global early years practices You’ll also enjoy full access to our
Hive Benefits & Wellbeing Platform , featuring retail discounts, wellbeing resources, recognition programmes, and our Grow with Us development hub. Role Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities Lead & Inspire
— Motivate your team to deliver outstanding childcare and education. Quality Improvement
— Drive continuous improvement across EYFS delivery and operational processes. Compliance & Safeguarding
— Maintain a safe, secure, and fully compliant environment. Financial Management
— Oversee budgets, staffing, and resources effectively. Parent & Community Engagement
— Build strong, positive relationships with families and the wider community. Team Development
— Support staff training, coaching, and professional growth. Required Qualifications:
About You We’re looking for a Nursery Manager who is: Passionate about delivering
high‑quality childcare
and early years education A confident leader with strong communication and people skills Organised, proactive, and commercially aware Able to prioritise effectively and maintain high standards across the nursery Qualifications & Experience NNEB, BTEC National Diploma, CACHE Diploma in Childcare, or
NVQ Level 3 (or above) Experience as a
Nursery Manager
or
Assistant Nursery Manager Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills A solid understanding of
EYFS , safeguarding, and Ofsted requirements Apply Today
If you’re ready to take the next step in your early years career and join a supportive, forward‑thinking nursery group, apply now and become part of our
Busy Bees
family!
Apply
Location:
Sunderland
Job Type:
FullTime

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