Nursery Manager

Are you ready to lead a nursery where children truly thrive? At Busy Bees, the UK’s leading nursery group with an Outstanding Ofsted rating , we are on the lookout for an exceptional Nursery Manager to guide our dedicated team in Rugby. This is your chance to make a significant impact in the lives of children and inspire a passionate team of early years professionals!

As the largest nursery group in the UK , with nearly 400 nurseries nationwide and a growing international presence, we pride ourselves on our award-winning workplace culture. We are committed 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, all while aligning with the EYFS framework .

Our purpose-built, Ofsted Outstanding nursery in Rugby has a capacity for 84 children . Here, you’ll lead a dedicated and experienced team in a welcoming environment that prioritizes quality, consistency, and strong relationships with families.

• 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 in children’s lives.

We believe that 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

As a Nursery Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

• 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 and commercially minded
• A strong leader with excellent communication skills
• Organized with keen attention to detail
• Capable of prioritizing 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, organizational, and communication skills
• A focus on delivering high-quality childcare and early education

Apply now and be part of our dynamic team at Busy Bees Rugby, where you can make a real difference in the lives of children!