Nursery Manager

Location: Busy Bees Leicester Blaby

Salary: Up to £40,000

Are you ready to elevate your early years career? Busy Bees, the UK’s No.1 childcare provider, is on the lookout for an inspiring Nursery Manager to lead our welcoming Leicester Blaby nursery. If you’re exploring opportunities in Nursery Management , Early Years Management , or Childcare Management , this is your chance to join a trusted, supportive, and innovative childcare group!

At Busy Bees, we offer one of the most rewarding and comprehensive benefits packages in the early years sector, designed to support your wellbeing, recognize your leadership, and foster your growth. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Competitive salary + up to 25% annual bonus
• Up to 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off — paid!
• Significant childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave & return-to-work bonus
• Hive Benefits & huge retail discounts
• Menopause support via Peppy
• Financial wellbeing support via Salary Finance
• Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme & workplace pension
• Discounted private medical insurance
• Funded training, development & clear career progression
• Opportunities to travel internationally and learn from Busy Bees nurseries around the world

This is a package that genuinely outshines most local competitors!

As our Nursery Manager, you’ll lead a dedicated team to deliver exceptional early years education in line with EYFS and Ofsted standards. You’ll create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can explore, learn, and thrive.

• Lead, inspire, and motivate your team
• Ensure full EYFS, Ofsted, and safeguarding compliance
• Drive quality improvement across the nursery
• Manage budgets, occupancy, and resources
• Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and the community
• Support staff development and professional growth

This role is perfect for an experienced Nursery Manager , Assistant Nursery Manager , Early Years Manager , or Childcare Manager ready to step up!

Our nursery is an Ofsted-rated “Good” setting, caring for up to 60 children. Here’s what we offer:

• Bright, spacious learning rooms
• Large outdoor play areas with AstroTurf, natural spaces, and a mud kitchen
• A friendly, supportive team
• A convenient location just a short walk from Blaby Centre

It’s a warm, well-established nursery where your leadership will make a meaningful impact.

We’re looking for a confident, ambitious leader who is passionate about delivering the highest standards of childcare. You’ll bring:

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

If you’re searching for Nursery Manager jobs in Leicester and want to join a supportive, ambitious, and forward-thinking childcare provider, apply today and become part of the Busy Bees family. Lead with purpose. Inspire young minds. Build your future with Busy Bees.