Nursery Manager

Outstanding Ofsted Nursery | Competitive Salary | Up to 25% Annual Bonus

Are you an exceptional Nursery Manager ready to lead our Outstanding-rated Busy Bees nursery in Winchester Sutton Scotney ? If you have a Level 3 childcare qualification , a deep understanding of EYFS , and a passion for inspiring both teams and children, this is your chance to take the next exciting step in your career!

At Busy Bees, you’ll have the opportunity to ignite curiosity, champion quality childcare, and create a nurturing environment where both children and colleagues thrive.

Busy Bees is the UK’s leading nursery group , with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and internationally . Our mission is simple: to give every child the best start in life .

We pride ourselves on our award-winning workplace culture , where every team member feels heard, valued, and supported . When you join Busy Bees, you become part of a community that truly invests in its people.

We empower our Nursery Managers to lead with confidence and creativity. You’ll work with our innovative Bee Curious curriculum , designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and support outstanding early years outcomes.

Plus, you’ll benefit from a strong support network, ongoing professional development, and clear career progression opportunities within a growing organization.

Our nursery is a beautiful converted chapel , proudly rated Outstanding by Ofsted , with places for up to 69 children . Located just 10 minutes from Winchester and Andover , it’s easily accessible from the A34, A303, and surrounding villages . As a village nursery, we enjoy strong links with the local community and regularly explore the picturesque area with our children.

Our dedicated staff team brings a wealth of experience, creativity, and passion—making this a truly special place to lead.

• Up to 25% annual salary bonus
• Up to 33 days holiday , including bank holidays
• Your birthday off – our gift to you
• Significant childcare discount
• Ongoing professional development and 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 through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance
• Opportunities to travel internationally and learn best practices across our global nurseries

You’ll also gain access to Hive , our all-in-one Benefits and Wellbeing platform, offering:

• Huge retail discounts to help your money go further
• A dedicated Wellbeing Hub supporting physical and mental health
• Celebrating You – recognition and rewards for our people
• Grow With Us – tailored learning, development, and leadership pathways to help you thrive at Busy Bees

Through our long-standing partnership with BBC Children in Need , you’ll have opportunities to get involved in fundraising and community initiatives that make a real difference to children’s lives.

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.
• Strong organisational skills with a keen attention to detail and the ability 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!