Nursery Manager

Are you ready to inspire, lead, and create amazing experiences for children? At Busy Bees , the UK’s leading nursery group, we’re on the lookout for a passionate Nursery Manager to join our team at Gloucester Denmark Road !

With nearly 400 nurseries across the UK (and expanding internationally), we take pride in providing every child with the best start in life. We’re equally committed to fostering a workplace where our team feels valued, supported, and celebrated. Join us and be part of an award-winning culture that emphasizes:

• Ongoing professional development
• Genuine opportunities for growth

As our Nursery Manager, you’ll lead with passion and creativity, ensuring outstanding care, learning, and development for every child. You’ll also implement our inspiring Bee Curious curriculum , designed to spark imagination, confidence, and curiosity.

We’re proud partners with BBC Children in Need , offering our teams meaningful ways to get involved, fundraise, and make a difference for children nationwide.

Our Ofsted-rated Good nursery supports up to 68 children and boasts a dedicated, long-standing team. With a large outdoor play area, strong family communication, an active social media presence, and free staff parking , it’s the perfect environment to nurture young minds and grow your career.

We offer a market-leading package designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle, and career:

• Annual bonus up to 25%
• Competitive salary
• Extensive training, CPD, and clear career progression
• Up to 33 days holiday , including bank holidays
• Your birthday off – our treat!
• Generous childcare discount
• 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
• Easy workplace pension access through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance
• Opportunities to travel and learn global best practices via our Talent exchange program

And there’s even more! Enjoy our Hive Benefits & Wellbeing Platform , packed with:

• Huge retail discounts
• Wellbeing resources for mind and body
• Recognition and reward features
• “Grow with Us” development hub tailored to support your future at Busy Bees

As a Nursery Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

• 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.

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 should be:

• Resourceful and commercially minded
• Strong in leadership and communication skills
• Organized with a keen attention to detail
• Able to prioritize your workload effectively

• NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, or NVQ Level 3
• Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager
• A focus on delivering high-quality childcare and early education

If you’re ready to lead a passionate team, shape children’s futures, and grow within the UK’s top early years provider, Busy Bees is the place for you!