Nursery Manager

Job Description:

Nursery Manager – Busy Bees Leicester Oadby - Up to £49,000 + Bonus

Busy Bees, the UK’s leading nursery group, is looking for an inspiring Nursery Manager to lead our “Good”-rated Leicester Oadby nursery. If you’re passionate about early years, hold a Level 3 childcare qualification, and have 2+ years of leadership experience, we’d love to hear from you.

🌟 Why Join Busy Bees?

• Up to 25% annual salary bonus
• Competitive pay up to £49k
• Career progression and ongoing professional development
• Access to our Bee Curious curriculum
• 33 days holiday, including your birthday off
• Significant childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave & return‑to‑work bonus
• Wellbeing support via Hive, including 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 Busy Bees Leicester Oadby

• Rated “Good” by Ofsted
• Capacity for 52 children
• Purpose‑built, single‑level nursery with three spacious rooms
• Warm, friendly environment designed for learning and play
• Free staff parking

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

If you’re ready to lead a thriving nursery and make a real impact, apply today and grow your career with Busy Bees.