Overview
Nursery Manager - Busy Bees Ipswich Pinewood
Location: Ipswich Pinewood, Suffolk
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + up to 25% annual bonus + excellent benefits
Join Busy Bees, the UK’s leading nursery group, to inspire children and lead a dedicated team.
About Busy Bees
With nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more internationally, Busy Bees is a leading childcare provider. Since 1983 we’ve been dedicated to giving every child the best start in life. Our workplace culture has won awards and we strive to ensure every team member feels valued, supported, and celebrated.
About Ipswich Pinewood Nursery
* Ofsted-rated Good with capacity for 103 children
* Longstanding, passionate staff who treat every child as their own
* Excellent transport links and staff parking
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and inspire the team to drive excellence
* Enhance educational programs and operational processes
* Ensure a safe, compliant environment meeting all regulations
* Manage budgets and resources effectively
* Engage with parents, staff, and the community
* Foster professional development to deliver exceptional care
About You
* Passionate Nursery Manager focused on delivering high standards of childcare and early years education
* Resourceful, commercially minded with strong leadership and communication skills
* Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail and ability to prioritise workload
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
Benefits
* Up to 25% annual salary bonus
* Ongoing professional development and career progression
* Your birthday off, up to 33 days holiday (inc. bank holidays)
* Significant childcare discount
* Retail discounts via Hive benefits hub
* Opportunities to travel and learn through our talent exchange programme
* Health and wellbeing support: EAP, Mental Health First Aiders, Menopause support, PMI discounts
* Cycle to Work, pension support, financial wellbeing tools
Apply now and be part of our dynamic team!
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