Role Overview:
Join Our Team at Busy Bees Apsley – UK’s Leading Nursery Group
We’re looking for an inspiring Nursery Manager to bring fun, curiosity, and learning to life for children! With your Level 3 childcare qualification and two years’ leadership experience, your energy and EYFS expertise will be key to helping our team thrive.
Why Work at Busy Bees? Enjoy a fantastic range of benefits, including:
* Competitive salary + up to 25% annual bonus
* Up to 33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)
* Your birthday off every year
* Significant childcare discount
* Ongoing professional development & clear career progression
* Enhanced family leave & return‑to‑work bonus
* Menopause support via Peppy
* Financial wellbeing support through Salary Finance
* Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Cushon workplace pension
* Discounted Private Medical Insurance
* Opportunities to travel internationally and learn best practice
You’ll also have full access to Hive, our benefits and wellbeing platform, offering retail discounts, wellbeing resources, recognition programmes, and development pathways.
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 take the next step in your Early Years leadership career with Busy Bees.