Nursery Manager

Join the UK’s Leading Nursery Group!

Are you an inspiring Nursery Manager ready to lead with heart, creativity, and purpose? At Busy Bees , we’re on the lookout for a passionate early years professional to create a joyful, nurturing environment where children, families, and teams truly thrive.

With your Level 3 childcare qualification , strong EYFS knowledge , and at least two years of leadership experience in an early years setting, you’ll play a vital role in shaping exceptional learning experiences and supporting your team to be the very best they can be.

Busy Bees is the UK’s leading nursery group , with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and an expanding global presence. Our mission is simple but powerful: to give every child the best start in life .

We’re proud to be recognized for our positive workplace culture, where every colleague feels valued, supported, and empowered to grow .

At Busy Bees, you’ll be supported to lead with confidence and creativity. You’ll work with our Bee Curious curriculum , designed to nurture curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning in every child.

We invest in our people, offering clear career pathways, ongoing professional development, and a collaborative environment where your voice matters.

Through our long-standing partnership with BBC Children in Need , our teams have meaningful opportunities to give back to the community and make a real difference in children’s lives beyond the nursery walls.

Busy Bees St Albans Bernard Street is a warm, welcoming nursery rated Good by Ofsted , with places for 63 children . Our experienced, long-standing team is deeply committed to providing high-quality early education and building strong connections with local schools and food banks.

Conveniently located just 20 minutes from St Albans City Station and 10 minutes from the shopping centre , the nursery also offers free parking , making it easily accessible for both families and staff. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a close-knit, community-focused setting.

We believe our people deserve to feel supported, rewarded, and celebrated. Here’s what we offer:

• Up to 25% annual salary bonus
• Competitive salary
• Up to 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off – our gift to you
• Significant childcare discount
• Ongoing training, leadership development, and career progression
• Enhanced family leave and return-to-work bonus
• Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders
• Menopause support through Peppy
• Financial wellbeing support via Salary Finance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance
• Opportunities to work and learn internationally

You’ll also enjoy full access to Hive , our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, featuring:

• A wide range of retail discounts
• A dedicated Wellbeing Hub for physical and mental health support
• Celebrating You , recognizing the achievements of our teams
• Grow With Us , showcasing development and training opportunities to help you thrive

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 organizational skills with a keen attention to detail and be able to prioritize 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, organizational, and communication skills.
• A focus on delivering high-quality childcare and early education.

Apply now and be part of our dynamic team!