Nursery Manager (Edinburgh)

Are you a natural leader with a passion for shaping little lives? At Busy Bees, we’re on the lookout for an inspiring Nursery Manager to bring energy, vision, and fun to our vibrant Edinburgh Newhaven nursery.

If you hold a BA in Childhood Practice (or are working towards it with a Level 3 qualification) and have at least two years of leadership experience in early years, this is your chance to join the UK’s leading nursery group and make a real difference every single day!

At Busy Bees, we’re proud to be the UK’s #1 nursery group , with nearly 400 centres nationwide and more overseas. We believe every child deserves the best start in life , and we’re just as passionate about supporting our teams to feel valued, heard, and empowered.

You’ll also have the chance to deliver our award-winning Bee Curious curriculum , sparking curiosity and confidence in every child.

Busy Bees Newhaven is situated by Newhaven Harbour near Ocean Terminal with a 58-place capacity. Our nursery boasts three age-appropriate, beautiful, bright rooms filled with exciting toys and learning materials, allowing children to have fun and learn at their own pace. We also have an alluring outdoor space for children to develop their social skills and independence. Our Busy Bees Childcare team works hard to create unique learning enhancements that help children develop core skills at every stage. Plus, we offer free onsite parking!

• Up to 25% annual salary bonus
• Competitive salary
• Up to 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off
• Significant childcare discount
• Ongoing training and clear career progression
• Access to our Hive Benefits & Wellbeing platform
• Enhanced family leave and wellbeing support

You’ll work with our Bee Curious curriculum , leading a team to create a nurturing, inspiring environment where children thrive.

• 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:

• BA in Childhood Practice or willing to work towards is required by the SSSC.
• 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!