Nursery manager

🌟 Join Our Team as a Nursery Manager!

Position: Nursery Manager – Busy Bees Leicester Blaby
Salary: Starting at £40,000

Are you ready to elevate your early years career? Busy Bees, the UK’s No.1 childcare provider, is on the lookout for an inspiring Nursery Manager to lead our vibrant Leicester Blaby nursery. If you’re exploring Nursery Manager jobs in Leicester, Early Years Manager roles, or Childcare Manager opportunities, this is your chance to join a trusted and forward-thinking childcare group!


⭐ Why This Role Stands Out

At Busy Bees, we offer one of the most rewarding and comprehensive benefits packages in the early years sector, designed to support your wellbeing, recognize your leadership, and foster your growth.

You’ll enjoy:

* Competitive salary + up to 25% annual bonus
* Up to 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* Your birthday off — paid
* Significant childcare discount
* Enhanced family leave & return-to-work bonus
* Hive Benefits & huge retail discounts
* Menopause support via Peppy
* Financial wellbeing support via Salary Finance
* Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders
* Cycle to Work scheme & workplace pension
* Discounted private medical insurance
* Funded training, development & clear career progression
* Opportunities to travel internationally and learn from Busy Bees nurseries around the world

This is a package that truly outshines most local competitors!


🧸 What You’ll Do

As our Nursery Manager, you’ll lead a dedicated team to deliver exceptional early years education in line with EYFS and Ofsted standards. You’ll create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can explore, learn, and thrive.


Key Responsibilities:

* Lead, inspire, and motivate your team
* Ensure full EYFS, Ofsted, and safeguarding compliance
* Drive quality improvement across the nursery
* Manage budgets, occupancy, and resources
* Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and the community
* Support staff development and professional growth

This role is perfect for an experienced Nursery Manager, Assistant Nursery Manager, Early Years Manager, or Childcare Manager ready to step up!


🏡 About Busy Bees Leicester Blaby

Busy Bees Leicester Blaby is an Ofsted-rated “Good” nursery caring for up to 60 children. Our setting offers:

* Bright, spacious learning rooms
* Large outdoor play areas with AstroTurf, natural spaces, and a mud kitchen
* A friendly, supportive team
* A convenient location just a short walk from Blaby Centre

It’s a warm, well-established nursery where your leadership will make a meaningful impact.


👤 About You

We’re looking for a confident, ambitious leader who is passionate about delivering the highest standards of childcare.

You’ll bring:

* Level 3 childcare qualification (NNEB, BTEC, CACHE, NVQ)
* Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager
* Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
* A commercially minded, proactive approach
* A genuine passion for early years education


🚀 Apply Today!

If you’re searching for Nursery Manager jobs in Leicester and want to join a supportive, ambitious, and forward-thinking childcare provider, apply today and become part of the Busy Bees family.

Lead with purpose. Inspire young minds. Build your future with Busy Bees.