Nursery Manager

Nursery Manager | North Shields Rake Lane | Kids 1st by Busy Bees Nurseries |Up to 25% Bonus | Free Onsite Parking | Good Ofsted| Beautiful Converted Setting

Are you an inspiring early years leader ready to make your mark? We’re looking for a Nursery Manager with a Level 3 childcare qualification and 2+ years’ leadership experience to lead our exceptional team at Kids 1st by Busy Bees North Shields Rake Lane.

Perks & Benefits

• Up to 25% bonus on top of a competitive salary
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) + your birthday off
• Childcare discount, enhanced family leave & return-to-work bonus
• Menopause support, mental health resources & wellbeing hub
• Discounted private medical insurance
• Global travel opportunities through our talent exchange program
• Access to Hive – retail discounts, wellbeing tools & career growth support

 About Our Nursery

• 132-place nursery in a stunning converted building
• Bright, spacious rooms and a well-equipped private garden
• Ofsted Good rating
• NHS-accredited menus and a unique dining space that fosters social skills
• Complimentary onsite parking

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.
• You will have strong organisational skills with a keen attention to detail and be able 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!