Nursery Manager

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

Exciting Offer: 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 on the lookout for a Nursery Manager with a Level 3 childcare qualification and at least 2 years of leadership experience to lead our exceptional team at Kids 1st by Busy Bees North Shields Rake Lane .

We believe in rewarding our team for their hard work and dedication. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• 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
• Menopause support , mental health resources & wellbeing hub
• Discounted private medical insurance
• Global travel opportunities through our talent exchange program
• Access to Hive – retail discounts, wellbeing tools & career growth support

Step into a vibrant environment where children thrive:

• 132-place nursery in a stunning converted building
• Bright, spacious rooms and a well-equipped private garden
• Ofsted Good rating
• NHS-accredited menus and a unique dining space that fosters social skills
• Complimentary onsite parking

As our Nursery Manager, you will:

• 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’re looking for a passionate and ambitious Nursery Manager whose primary goal is to deliver the highest standards of childcare and early years education. Here’s what you need:

• Resourceful, commercially minded, with strong leadership ability and excellent communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with a keen attention to detail, 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.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of our dynamic team!