Nursery Manager (North Shields)

Position: Nursery Manager

Location: North Shields Rake Lane | Kids 1st by Busy Bees Nurseries

Benefits: Up to 25% Bonus | Free Onsite Parking | Good Ofsted Rating | 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 of leadership experience to lead our exceptional team at Kids 1st by Busy Bees North Shields Rake Lane .

• Leading Nursery Group: We are the UK’s leading nursery group, with nearly 400 settings nationwide.
• Inclusive Culture: A values-driven environment where you’re heard, valued, and supported.
• Bee Curious Curriculum: Home of a playful, child-led approach to learning.
• Community Impact: Proud partners of BBC Children in Need, making a real difference.

• 132-Place Nursery: Located in a stunning converted building.
• Bright, spacious rooms and a well-equipped private garden.
• Ofsted Good rating.
• NHS-Accredited Menus: Unique dining space that fosters social skills.
• Complimentary Onsite Parking for your convenience.

• 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.
• Wellbeing Support: Menopause support, mental health resources & wellbeing hub.
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance for peace of mind.
• Global Travel Opportunities: Through our talent exchange program.
• Access to Hive: Retail discounts, wellbeing tools & career growth support.

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:

• Passionate and ambitious, with a goal to deliver the highest standards of childcare and early years education.
• Resourceful, commercially minded, with strong leadership ability and excellent communication skills.
• Organizational skills with keen attention to detail and the ability to prioritize 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!