Role Overview: Nursery Manager – Busy Bees Leicester Oadby - Up to £49,000 + Bonus
Busy Bees, the UK’s leading nursery group, is looking for an inspiring Nursery Manager to lead our “Good”-rated Leicester Oadby nursery. If you’re passionate about early years, hold a Level 3 childcare qualification, and have 2+ years of leadership experience, we’d love to hear from you.
🌟 Why Join Busy Bees?
Up to 25% annual salary bonus
Competitive pay up to £49k
Career progression and ongoing professional development
Access to our Bee Curious curriculum
33 days holiday, including your birthday off
Significant childcare discount
Enhanced family leave & return‑to‑work bonus
Wellbeing support via Hive, including retail discounts
Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders
Cycle to Work scheme, PMI discounts & pension access
Opportunities to travel internationally and learn new practices
🐝 About Busy Bees Leicester Oadby
Rated “Good” by Ofsted
Capacity for 52 children
Purpose‑built, single‑level nursery with three spacious rooms
Warm, friendly environment designed for learning and play
Free staff parking
Role Responsibilities: 🧩Key ResponsibilitiesLead & 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 youWe 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 ExperienceNNEB, 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.
If you’re ready to lead a thriving nursery and make a real impact, apply today and grow your career with Busy Bees