Nursery Manager (Cheadle)

Location: Busy Bees Cheadle Hulme (Good Ofsted Rating)

About Us: At Busy Bees , the leading UK nursery group, we are on the lookout for an enthusiastic Nursery Manager who is ready to inspire our team and create exceptional learning experiences for children. If you possess a Level 3 childcare qualification and have at least two years of leadership experience in an early years setting, we want to hear from you!

We offer a fantastic range of benefits to make your career with us rewarding:

• Competitive salary + up to 25% annual bonus
• Up to 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off every year!
• Significant childcare discount
• Ongoing professional development & clear career progression
• Enhanced family leave & return-to-work bonus
• Menopause support via Peppy
• Financial wellbeing support through Salary Finance
• Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Cushon workplace pension
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance
• Opportunities to travel internationally and learn best practices

Plus, you’ll have full access to Hive , our benefits and wellbeing platform, which offers retail discounts, wellbeing resources, recognition programmes, and development pathways.

As a Nursery Manager, you will:

• Lead and inspire your team to deliver outstanding childcare
• Ensure high-quality EYFS practice and continuous improvement
• Maintain full compliance and a safe learning environment
• Manage budgets, staffing, and resources effectively
• Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and the community
• Support staff development and promote best practices

We are looking for someone who has:

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

Ready to take the next step in your Early Years leadership career? Apply now and join the Busy Bees family!