Nursery Manager

Are you an inspiring childcare professional ready to lead a passionate team and shape young minds? Busy Bees , the UK’s leading nursery group, is on the lookout for a dynamic Nursery Manager to infuse energy, creativity, and leadership into our thriving early years setting.

If you hold a Level 3 childcare qualification and have at least two years’ leadership experience in an early years environment, this could be the perfect opportunity to grow your career while making a real difference in children’s lives.

Busy Bees is the largest nursery group in the UK , with nearly 400 nurseries nationwide and many more internationally. Our mission is simple: to give every child the best possible start in life .

We take pride in our award-winning workplace culture , where every team member feels valued, supported, and heard . At Busy Bees, we nurture not only children but also the talented professionals who care for them.

Working at Busy Bees means becoming part of a supportive and forward-thinking organization where your ideas and leadership truly matter.

As a Nursery Manager, you will:

• Lead and Inspire: Drive excellence and motivate your team.
• Create Engaging Learning Environments: Foster spaces where children flourish.
• Deliver Our Bee Curious Curriculum: Build curiosity, confidence, and independence in young learners.
• Support Staff Development: Maintain high standards of care and education.

We empower our leaders to create exceptional early years experiences while continuing to grow professionally.

Busy Bees proudly partners with BBC Children in Need , offering our teams meaningful opportunities to fundraise, support communities, and improve children’s lives . Through this partnership, you can play an active role in making a positive impact beyond the nursery.

Our Busy Bees Bristol Portishead nursery , rated Good by Ofsted , provides care for up to 91 children in a warm and stimulating learning environment.

What makes our nursery special:

• A longstanding, dedicated team passionate about early years education.
• Exciting and challenging activities that support children’s development.
• Ongoing training and curriculum development for staff.
• Community engagement through a partnership with a local baby bank , collecting donations for families in need.
• Convenient location on a main road with local bus routes nearby .
• Close to local schools and shops.
• Free staff parking available .

We believe in rewarding our teams with benefits that support both career growth and personal wellbeing .

Our benefits include:

• Up to 25% annual salary bonus .
• Competitive salary package.
• Ongoing professional development and clear career progression.
• Access to our Hive Benefits & Wellbeing Hub with major retail discounts.
• Up to 33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays).
• Your birthday off – our gift to you.
• Significant childcare discounts .
• Enhanced family leave and return-to-work bonus.
• Menopause support through Peppy.
• Financial wellbeing support through Salary Finance.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders.
• Cycle to Work scheme .
• Easy access to your workplace pension via Cushon.
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) .
• Opportunities to travel internationally , experience new cultures, and learn global childcare practices.

You’ll also gain access to our Hive Benefits and Wellbeing platform , designed to support you inside and outside of work.

Inside Hive you’ll find:

• A Wellbeing Hub with tools to support your physical and mental health.
• Retail discounts to help your money go further.
• A Celebrating You section recognizing outstanding contributions.
• Grow With Us , a dedicated space for learning, development, and training opportunities.

Apply now and be part of our dynamic team!