Role Overview:
Nursery Manager (Maternity Cover) – Busy Bees Newcastle Jesmond
Join the UK’s leading nursery group and inspire the next generation!
Busy Bees is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced
Nursery Manager (Maternity Cover)
to lead our wonderful team in
Newcastle Jesmond
. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional early years education, have a
Level 3 childcare qualification
, and bring at least
two years of leadership experience
in an early years setting, we’d love to hear from you.
Busy Bees Benefits
We believe in rewarding our teams for the incredible work they do. As our Nursery Manager (MAT Cover), you’ll enjoy:
Up to
25% annual salary bonus
Competitive salary
Ongoing
professional development
and clear career progression
Access to our
Hive
benefits and wellbeing hub with discounts across major retailers
Up to
33 days holiday
(including bank holidays)
Your birthday off
every year
Significant
childcare discount
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
Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon
Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
Opportunities to
travel internationally
and learn from global early years practices
You’ll also enjoy full access to our
Hive Benefits & Wellbeing Platform
, featuring retail discounts, wellbeing resources, recognition programmes, and our
Grow with Us
development hub.
Role Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities
Lead & Inspire
— Motivate your team to deliver outstanding childcare and education.
Quality Improvement
— Drive continuous improvement across EYFS delivery and operational processes.
Compliance & Safeguarding
— Maintain a safe, secure, and fully compliant environment.
Financial Management
— Oversee budgets, staffing, and resources effectively.
Parent & Community Engagement
— Build strong, positive relationships with families and the wider community.
Team Development
— Support staff training, coaching, and professional growth.
Required Qualifications:
About You
We’re looking for a Nursery Manager who is:
Passionate about delivering
high‑quality childcare
and early years education
A confident leader with strong communication and people skills
Organised, proactive, and commercially aware
Able to prioritise effectively and maintain high standards across the nursery
Qualifications & Experience
NNEB, BTEC National Diploma, CACHE Diploma in Childcare, or
NVQ Level 3 (or above)
Experience as a
Nursery Manager
or
Assistant Nursery Manager
Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
A solid understanding of
EYFS
, safeguarding, and Ofsted requirements