Nursery manager (leicester)

🌟 Join Our Team as a Nursery Manager!

Position: Nursery Manager – Busy Bees Leicester Blaby
Salary: Up to £40,000

Are you ready to elevate your early years career? At Busy Bees, the UK’s No.1 childcare provider, we’re on the lookout for an inspiring Nursery Manager to lead our vibrant Leicester Blaby nursery. If you’re exploring opportunities in Nursery Management, Early Years Management, or Childcare Management, this is your chance to join a trusted and innovative childcare group!


⭐ Why This Role Stands Out

At Busy Bees, we believe in rewarding our team with one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the early years sector. We’re dedicated to supporting your wellbeing, recognizing your leadership, and fostering your growth.

You’ll enjoy:

* Competitive salary + up to 25% annual bonus
* Up to 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* Your birthday off — paid
* Significant childcare discount
* Enhanced family leave & return-to-work bonus
* Hive Benefits & huge retail discounts
* Menopause support via Peppy
* Financial wellbeing support via Salary Finance
* Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders
* Cycle to Work scheme & workplace pension
* Discounted private medical insurance
* Funded training, development & clear career progression
* Opportunities to travel internationally and learn from Busy Bees nurseries around the world

This is a benefits package that truly outshines most local competitors!


🧸 What You’ll Do

As our Nursery Manager, you’ll lead a dedicated team to deliver exceptional early years education in line with EYFS and Ofsted standards. Your mission will be to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can explore, learn, and thrive.


Key Responsibilities

* Lead, inspire, and motivate your team
* Ensure full EYFS, Ofsted, and safeguarding compliance
* Drive quality improvement across the nursery
* Manage budgets, occupancy, and resources
* Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and the community
* Support staff development and professional growth

This role is perfect for an experienced Nursery Manager, Assistant Nursery Manager, Early Years Manager, or Childcare Manager ready to take the next step!


🏡 About Busy Bees Leicester Blaby

Our Ofsted-rated “Good” nursery cares for up to 60 children and offers:

* Bright, spacious learning rooms
* Large outdoor play areas with AstroTurf, natural spaces, and a mud kitchen
* A friendly, supportive team
* A convenient location just a short walk from Blaby Centre

It’s a warm, well-established nursery where your leadership will make a meaningful impact.


👤 About You

We’re seeking a confident, ambitious leader who is passionate about delivering the highest standards of childcare. You’ll bring:

* Level 3 childcare qualification (NNEB, BTEC, CACHE, NVQ)
* Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager
* Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
* A commercially minded, proactive approach
* A genuine passion for early years education


🚀 Apply Today!

If you’re searching for Nursery Manager jobs in Leicester and want to join a supportive, ambitious, and forward-thinking childcare provider, apply today and become part of the Busy Bees family.

Lead with purpose. Inspire young minds. Build your future with Busy Bees.