Job Description
Join Busy Bees – The UK’s Leading Nursery Group – as a Nursery Manager in Guildford Hospital!
Are you an inspiring early years leader ready to make a real impact? Busy Bees is looking for a passionate Nursery Manager with a Level 3 childcare qualification and at least two years of leadership experience to help shape bright futures at our Guildford Hospital nursery. Bring your EYFS expertise, energy, and creativity — and we’ll provide the perfect place for your career to thrive.
Why Build Your Career at Busy Bees?
With nearly 400 nurseries across the UK, Busy Bees is proud to be the nation’s leading nursery group. We’re committed to giving every child the best start in life and creating a workplace where every team member feels valued, supported, and empowered to grow.
Join a team recognised for its award-winning culture, industry-leading development opportunities, and commitment to staff wellbeing.
About the Role
As Nursery Manager, you’ll lead with passion, ensuring exceptional care, learning, and development for all children. You’ll bring our inspiring Bee Curious curriculum to life — a unique learning approach designed to spark curiosity, independence, and confidence in every child.
About Busy Bees Guildford Hospital Nursery
Our Ofsted-rated Good nursery supports up to 77 children and is home to a warm, long-standing staff team dedicated to creating a nurturing, familiar environment for families.
Located just five minutes from Guildford town centre by car, the nursery offers excellent access to public transport, making life easier for both staff and families. Team members enjoy fantastic onsite perks including:
* Free staff parking
* Complimentary lunches
* Flexible working options, with full-time staff able to choose between a four-day or five-day working week to support a healthy work-life balance
It’s the ideal setting to lead, inspire, and continue your professional growth.
Our Charitable Commitment
We’re proud partners of BBC Children in Need, offering exciting opportunities to engage with the community, fundraise, and make a difference in children’s lives nationwide.
Fantastic Busy Bees Benefits
Our market-leading benefits package includes:
1. Annual bonus up to 25%
2. Competitive salary up to £50,000 per annum DOE
3. Extensive CPD, training, and clear pathways for career progression
4. Up to 33 days holiday, including