Nursery Manager

Nursery Manager – Busy Bees Cheadle Hulme (Good Ofsted Rating)

Leading UK Nursery Group Busy Bees, is looking for an enthusiastic Nursery Manager to inspire our team and create exceptional learning experiences for children. If you hold a Level 3 childcare qualification and have at least two years of leadership experience in an early years setting, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Work at Busy Bees? Enjoy a fantastic range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary + up to 25% annual bonus
• Up to 33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)
• Your birthday off every year
• Significant childcare discount
• Ongoing professional development & clear career progression
• Enhanced family leave & return‑to‑work bonus
• Menopause support via Peppy
• Financial wellbeing support through Salary Finance
• Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Cushon workplace pension
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance
• Opportunities to travel internationally and learn best practice

You’ll also have full access to Hive, our benefits and wellbeing platform, offering retail discounts, wellbeing resources, recognition programmes, and development pathways.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire your team to deliver outstanding childcare
• Ensure high‑quality EYFS practice and continuous improvement
• Maintain full compliance and a safe learning environment
• Manage budgets, staffing, and resources effectively
• Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and the community
• Support staff development and promote best practic

About You

• Level 3 childcare qualification (NNEB, BTEC, CACHE, NVQ)
• Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Manager
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Passionate about delivering high‑quality early years education

Apply now and take the next step in your Early Years leadership career with Busy Bees.