Nursery Manager

Location: Central London | Salary: Up to £50,000

Are you ready to take the next step in your early years management career? Busy Bees, the UK’s leading nursery group, is on the lookout for a passionate and experienced Nursery Manager to lead our highly-rated Westminster nursery. If you hold a Level 3 childcare qualification (or above) and have 2+ years of leadership experience , this is your chance to shine!

We pride ourselves on offering one of the most attractive benefits packages in the early years sector:

• Competitive salary + up to 25% annual bonus
• Significant childcare discount
• Up to 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Birthday off every year
• Enhanced family leave + return-to-work bonus
• Ongoing training & career progression
• Access to Hive benefits & wellbeing hub
• Menopause support via Peppy
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Salary Finance tools
• Cyle to Work scheme
• Cushon pension
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance
• Opportunities to travel internationally and learn global best practices

Our Ofsted Good nursery cares for up to 64 children aged 3 months to 5 years and features:

• Four purpose-built rooms tailored for each age group
• A team of highly qualified, passionate staff
• Engaging indoor & outdoor spaces, including a mud kitchen, sand pit, and planting area
• Excellent transport links in Central London (St James’s Park & Victoria stations)

• Lead and inspire your team to deliver exceptional childcare
• Drive quality improvement and strong EYFS practice
• Ensure full compliance and maintain a safe, well-managed environment
• Oversee budgets, staffing, and resources
• Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and the community
• Support team development and professional growth

• Level 3 childcare qualification (NNEB, BTEC, CACHE, NVQ)
• Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Manager
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Commercial awareness and attention to detail
• A genuine passion for high-quality early years education