Nursery Manager

Nursery Manager – Busy Bees Rugby

Leading Nursery Group | Outstanding Ofsted Rating | Career Progression

Busy Bees, the UK’s leading nursery group, is looking for an exceptional Nursery Manager to lead our Outstanding-rated nursery in Rugby . This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Early Years professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality childcare, inspiring teams, and giving children the very best start in life.

If you hold a Level 3 childcare qualification and have at least two years’ leadership experience in an early years setting , we would love to hear from you.

Busy Bees is the largest nursery group in the UK , with nearly 400 nurseries nationwide and an expanding international presence . We are proud of our award-winning workplace culture and our commitment to ensuring every colleague feels supported, valued, and empowered to grow .

Our nurseries follow the Bee Curious curriculum , designed to nurture confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning while fully aligned with the EYFS framework .

Our Busy Bees Rugby nursery is a purpose-built, Ofsted Outstanding setting with capacity for 84 children . You’ll be leading a dedicated and experienced team in a welcoming environment that prioritises quality, consistency, and strong relationships with families.

What you’ll love about this nursery:

• Long-standing, experienced staff team

• Convenient location with a bus stop directly outside

• Free on-site parking

• Lunch available for just 50p , supporting staff welfare and social events

• A strong community-focused culture

Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need , Busy Bees actively supports fundraising and community initiatives that make a real difference to children’s lives.

We believe great people deserve great rewards. As a Nursery Manager at Busy Bees, you’ll enjoy:

• Up to 25% annual salary bonus

• Competitive salary

• Up to 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

• Your birthday off – our gift to you ?

• Significant childcare discount

• Ongoing professional development and clear career progression

• 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

• Workplace pension with Cushon

• Discounted Private Medical Insurance

• Opportunities to travel internationally and learn best practices across our global network

You’ll also have full access to Hive , our dedicated benefits and wellbeing platform, offering:

• Discounts across hundreds of retailers

• A Wellbeing Hub supporting mental and physical health

• “Celebrating You” recognition programmes

• “Grow With Us” development pathways and leadership training

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.

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!