Role Overview:
Join Busy Bees Cheltenham Prestbury Road as Our New Nursery Manager!
Are you a passionate Nursery Manager ready to inspire young minds? If you hold a Level 3 childcare qualification and have at least two years of leadership experience in early years settings, wed love to welcome your energy, creativity, and EYFS expertise to our Busy Bees family. This is your chance to make a meaningful impactand enjoy fantastic rewards while doing it.
Why Choose Busy Bees?
As the UKs leading nursery group with nearly 400 nurseries nationwide, Busy Bees is committed to giving every child the best start in life. Weve earned awards for our supportive workplace culture, and were dedicated to ensuring every team member feels valued, heard, and empowered.
When you join us, youll be introduced to our signature Bee Curious Curriculum, designed to spark curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning in every child.
Our Community Commitment
Were proud to partner with BBC Children in Need, offering exciting opportunities for fundraising and community involvement to help improve childrens lives across the country.
About Busy Bees Cheltenham Prestbury Road
Our Cheltenham Prestbury Road nurseryrated Good by Ofstedsupports up to 64 children in a warm, nurturing, and progressive early years environment. Heres what you can expect:
* A dedicated and supportive team passionate about giving children the best start
* Regular visits to local parks, the library, and a nearby care home to build community connections
* A convenient location just 10 minutes from Cheltenham town centre
* Great transport links and local shops within a short walk
* Free staff parking, making your commute easy and stress-free
Busy Bees Employee Benefits
We believe in rewarding our team. Heres what youll enjoy as a Busy Bees Nursery Manager:
* Competitive salary
* Up to 25% annual salary bonus
* Up to 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* Your birthday offour gift to you!
* Significant childcare discount
* Ongoing professional development and clear career pathways
* Access to our Hive benefits and wellbeing hub, featuring discounts from top retailers
* Enhanced family leave and return-to-work bonus
* Menopause support via Peppy
* Financial wellbeing tools through Salary Finance
* Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon
* Discounted Private Medical Insurance
* Opportunities to travel internationally, learn new practices, and experience new cultures
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And thats not all
With Hive, youll also enjoy a wealth of wellbeing resources, a Celebrating You section showcasing how we recognise our staff, and a Grow With Us area filled with training and development opportunities to help you thrive.
Role Responsibilities:
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.
Required Qualifications:
About you:
* 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.
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, organisational, and communication skills.
* A focus on delivering high-quality childcare and early education.
Apply now and be part of our dynamic team!