Nursery Manager

Are you ready to take your childcare career to the next level? Busy Bees, the UK’s leading nursery group, is on the lookout for an inspiring Nursery Manager to lead our vibrant Nottingham University nursery, rated Ofsted Good . If you have a passion for early years education and a knack for leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

At Busy Bees, we believe that great people deserve great rewards. As a Nursery Manager, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive salary + up to 25% annual bonus
• Up to 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off every year!
• Significant childcare discount
• Clear career progression & ongoing professional development
• 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 practices

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

As a Nursery Manager, you will:

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

We’re looking for someone who has:

• A Level 3 childcare qualification (NNEB, BTEC, CACHE, NVQ)
• Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Manager
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• A passion for delivering exceptional early years education

If you’re ready to lead a supportive, high-performing team at Busy Bees Nottingham University, apply now!