Role Overview:
Nursery Manager – Join Busy Bees
Quedgeley!
Are you an inspiring leader ready to make a real
difference in early years education? At
Busy Bees, we’re looking for an
exceptional
Nursery
Manager
to lead with passion, creativity, and
purpose.
With your
Level 3 childcare
qualification
and at least
two years’ leadership experience
in an early years setting, you’ll bring energy,
expertise, and a strong understanding of the
EYFS framework
to
a team that’s dedicated to giving every child the very best start
in life.
If you’re ready to create a vibrant, nurturing
environment where children thrive and teams flourish — we’d love to
hear from you.
About Busy Bees
Busy Bees
is the
UK’s largest
nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries nationwide
and a growing international presence. We’re proud to be recognised
not only for our high-quality childcare but also for our
award-winning workplace culture.
Our mission is simple:
to give every child
the best start in life. And we know that starts with
supporting, valuing, and investing in our people. At Busy Bees,
every team member is heard, respected, and empowered to
grow.
Why Work at Busy
Bees?
As a Nursery Manager, you’ll lead a supportive
and passionate team in creating engaging, stimulating learning
environments where children can explore, discover, and build
confidence.
You’ll also work with our innovative
Bee Curious
curriculum, designed to spark curiosity, inspire
creativity, and nurture a lifelong love of learning.
Making a Difference Beyond the
Nursery
Through our proud partnership with
BBC Children in
Need, you’ll have opportunities to get involved in
meaningful fundraising and community initiatives that positively
impact children’s lives across the UK.
About Busy Bees
Quedgeley
Busy Bees Quedgeley is an
Ofsted-rated
Good, purpose-built nursery located in the Quedgeley
area of Gloucester, caring for up to
105 children .
We
provide a warm, welcoming environment designed to support
children’s development at every stage of their early years journey.
Our nursery offers:
A purpose-built, well-equipped
setting
A nurturing and dedicated
team
Free on-site parking for
staff
A supportive leadership
structure
A positive, rewarding workplace
culture
This is a fantastic
opportunity to lead a thriving nursery within a trusted,
well-established organisation.
Busy Bees Benefits – Because You
Matter
We believe in rewarding dedication and
supporting your wellbeing. As part of our team, you’ll
enjoy:
Up to 25% annual salary
bonus
Competitive salary
Up to 33 days holiday
(including
bank holidays)
Your birthday off
– our gift to
you
Significant childcare
discount
Ongoing professional development and clear
career progression
Enhanced family leave and return-to-work
bonus
Menopause support through
Peppy
Financial wellbeing support via Salary
Finance
Employee Assistance Programme & Mental
Health First Aiders
Cycle to Work scheme
Workplace pension access
through Cushon
Discounted Private Medical Insurance
(PMI)
Opportunities to travel internationally and
share best practice across our global nurseries through our Talent
exchange program
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!