Nursery Manager

Nursery Manager – Busy Bees Leicester Meridian Park - Up to £45,000

Looking for a Nursery Manager role where you’re supported, valued, and empowered to lead with confidence? Busy Bees — the UK’s No.1 childcare provider — is searching for an inspiring Nursery Manager to join our Leicester Meridian Park nursery.

If you’re exploring Nursery Manager jobs in Leicester , Early Years Manager roles , or Childcare Manager opportunities , this is a standout opportunity to grow your career with a trusted, forward‑thinking childcare group.

⭐ Why This Role Stands Out

Busy Bees offers one of the strongest benefits packages in the early years sector — designed to support your wellbeing, reward your leadership, and help you thrive.

You’ll enjoy:

• 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

? What You’ll Do

As Nursery Manager, you’ll lead your 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 grow with confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Perfect for an experienced Nursery Manager , Assistant Nursery Manager , Early Years Manager , or Childcare Manager ready to step up.

? About Busy Bees Leicester Meridian Park

Busy Bees Leicester Meridian Park is an Ofsted‑rated “Good” nursery caring for up to 130 children . It offers:

• Spacious, age‑specific outdoor areas
• A strong focus on learning through play
• A rich, stimulating environment indoors and out
• Calming, well‑designed rooms tailored to each age group

Conveniently located in Meridian Leisure and Business Park , the nursery is:

• Just minutes from the M1 and M69
• Close to public transport links
• Equipped with free staff parking

It’s a modern, well‑resourced setting where your leadership will make a meaningful impact.

? About You

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

? Apply Today 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.