Nursery Manager

Nursery Manager Job – Busy Bees Bicester Bure Park| Leadership Role in Early Years

Join Busy Bees – The UK’s Leading Nursery Group

Are you an inspiring Nursery Manager ready to lead a passionate team and shape young minds? Busy Bees is looking for a dedicated and experienced early years professional to drive excellence, creativity, and high-quality childcare at our Bicester nursery.

With a Level 3 childcare qualification and at least 2 years’ leadership experience in an early years setting, you’ll bring energy, expertise, and a commitment to delivering outstanding outcomes under the EYFS framework.

Busy Bees is the largest nursery group in the UK, with nearly 400 nurseries nationwide and a growing international presence. We’re committed to giving every child the best possible start in life, while creating a workplace where our people feel valued, supported, and empowered.

Our award-winning culture ensures every team member is heard, respected, and encouraged to grow.

At Busy Bees, you’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking environment where innovation in early years education is encouraged.

You’ll work with our exclusive Bee Curious curriculum, designed to inspire confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning in children.

We proudly partner with BBC Children in Need, giving you opportunities to support meaningful causes, take part in fundraising, and make a real impact in children’s lives beyond the nursery.

Our Bicester nursery is rated Good by Ofsted and provides care for up to 108 children.

• Experienced, long-standing team delivering high-quality childcare

• Strong community links, including local church events

• Close to shops, a primary school, and a beautiful nature reserve

• Excellent transport links (bus routes + 10-minute walk to train station)

• Free on-site parking for staff

This welcoming, well-connected setting offers the perfect environment for both children and educators to thrive.

• Up to 25% annual salary bonus

• Competitive salary package

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

• Your birthday off 🎉

• Ongoing training & career progression opportunities

• Significant childcare discount

• Enhanced family leave + return-to-work bonus

• Access to Hive Benefits & Wellbeing Platform (retail discounts + wellbeing resources)

• Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders

• Menopause support via Peppy

• Financial wellbeing support through Salary Finance

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Pension access via Cushon

• Discounted Private Medical Insurance

• Opportunities for international travel and learning through our Talent Exchange program

• 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 will be resourceful, commercially minded, have strong leadership ability and excellent communication skills.
• You will have strong organisational skills with a keen attention to detail and be able to prioritise your workload effectively.

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