Nursery Manager

Nursery Manager (Development Opportunity for High-Performing Deputies)

£35,000-£40,000,000 per annum DOE

About the benefits

• Up to 25% annual salary bonus
• Up to 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off - our gift to you!
• Substantial childcare discount
• Ongoing professional development & training
• Enhanced family leave & return-to-work bonus
• Menopause support, financial wellbeing tools, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme & easy-access pension plan
• Discounted private medical insurance
• Opportunities to travel internationally and explore best practices in early years education with our talent exchange programme
• Access to our Hive benefits platform - with exclusive retail discounts and wellbeing resources

And that's just the beginning! Our Hive Wellbeing Hub also offers mental health support, a dedicated Celebrating You space to recognise your achievements, and a Grow With Us programme to fuel your career ambitions.

About the opportunity and why this role is different

• This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager who is ready to progress into a full Nursery Manager role.
• You will take full leadership responsibility for a nursery, supported by a strong regional team and central support teams.
• We are looking for someone who is already performing at a high level in a deputy role and is ready to step into broader ownership, decision-making, and leadership accountability.
• You will be trusted with autonomy from day one, supported by a strong regional and central structure designed to help you succeed, not micro-manage you.

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Leicester Oadby is rated "Good" by Ofsted and has a capacity of 52 children. Opened in 2000, our purpose-built nursery is designed on one level, creating a welcoming, friendly, and happy environment for children. The facility features three spacious rooms, providing ample space for play and learning. Free parking is available for staff.

Key responsibilities

• Step into full Nursery Manager responsibility for a well-supported setting
• Lead and develop a high-performing early years team
• Ensure high standards of care, education, safeguarding, and compliance
• Drive continuous improvement in practice and outcomes for children
• Take ownership of staffing, performance, and day-to-day operations
• Build strong relationships with families and your local community
• Work with regional leadership to support quality and occupancy goals

About you

We are looking for a Deputy Manager who is ready for progression and can demonstrate:

• Strong, proven performance in a Deputy Nursery Manager role preferably supernumery
• Confidence leading rooms, staff, or key areas of a setting
• Solid understanding of EYFS and Ofsted expectations
• Experience supporting inspections or quality improvement work
• The ability to lead teams, influence practice, and manage responsibility
• A clear ambition to step into full nursery leadership

You may already be acting up into manager responsibilities or leading significant areas of your current setting.

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.