Nursery Manager

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Role Overview: Nursery Manager – Join Busy Bees Leicester Blaby | UK’s Leading Childcare Provider
Are you a passionate early years leader ready to inspire young minds? Busy Bees – the UK’s No.1 nursery group – is looking for a dynamic Nursery Manager to join our award-winning team in Leicester Blaby . If you hold a Level 3 childcare qualification and have at least two years’ leadership experience in an early years setting, we’d love to hear from you!
Why Choose Busy Bees? At Busy Bees, we believe every child deserves the best start in life . With nearly 400 nurseries across the UK (and growing globally), we’re proud to provide safe, nurturing environments where children can learn, explore, and thrive. As part of our family, you’ll feel valued, supported, and inspired every single day.
About the Role As Nursery Manager , you’ll lead a dedicated team to deliver high-quality childcare in line with the EYFS framework . You’ll create a fun, stimulating, and educational environment where children’s curiosity and confidence can blossom — powered by our innovative Bee Curious curriculum . Your responsibilities will include: Leading and motivating your team to deliver outstanding care and education
Ensuring compliance with EYFS, Ofsted, and safeguarding standards
Building strong relationships with parents, carers, and the local community
Driving continuous improvement and supporting staff development
About Busy Bees Leicester Blaby Our Leicester Blaby nursery is rated “Good” by Ofsted and welcomes up to 60 children. Since opening in 2009, we’ve been proud to offer bright, spacious rooms, each with its own large outdoor play area — complete with AstroTurf, natural spaces, and a mud kitchen for endless play-based learning. We’re conveniently located just a short walk from Blaby Centre and close to the Baby Gold Centre.
About the Benefits We know that happy staff make happy children. That’s why we offer a fantastic benefits package, including: Competitive salary plus up to 25% annual bonus
33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + your birthday off!
Generous childcare discount
Enhanced family leave and return-to-work bonus
Access to our Hive Benefits & Wellbeing Hub with retail discounts, mental health support, and more
Professional development and clear career progression pathways
Menopause and financial wellbeing support through Peppy and Salary Finance
Cycle to Work scheme, pension access, and discounted private medical insurance
Exciting opportunities to travel internationally and learn new childcare practices
Plus, through our partnership with BBC Children in Need , you’ll have the chance to make a real difference in children’s lives through community projects and fundraising.
Ready to lead, inspire, and shape the future? Apply today and become part of the Busy Bees family — where passionate childcare professionals grow, thrive, and truly make an impact. Role Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities: Lead & Inspire: Drive excellence and motivate your team. Quality Improvement: Enhance educational programs and operational processes. Compliance: Ensure a safe and secure environment, meeting all regulations. Financial Oversight: Manage budgets and resources effectively. Engagement: Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and the community. Professional Development: Foster team growth to provide exceptional care. Required Qualifications: About you: We are looking for a passionate and ambitious Nursery Manager whose primary goal is to deliver the highest standards of childcare and early years education. You will be resourceful, commercially minded, have strong leadership ability and excellent communication skills. You will have strong organisational skills with a keen attention to detail and be able to prioritise your workload effectively. Qualifications and Experience: NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, or NVQ Level 3. Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager. Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. A focus on delivering high-quality childcare and early education. Apply now and be part of our dynamic team!
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Location:
Leicester
Job Type:
FullTime
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