Role Overview: Join Busy Bees Bedford Elstow Nursery Manager (12-Month Maternity Cover)
Are you an inspiring early years leader ready to guide a passionate team and create exceptional learning experiences? Busy Bees Bedford Elstow is looking for a motivated Nursery Manager to join us on a 12-month maternity cover contract.
If you hold a Level 3 childcare qualification and have two years leadership experience in an early years setting, then this could be your perfect next step.
As the UKs leading nursery group, Busy Bees operates nearly 400 nurseries nationwide, all committed to delivering the best start in life for every child. As Nursery Manager at our Bedford Elstow setting, youll bring your creativity, energy, and expertise to:
Deliver high-quality childcare in line with the EYFS
Located in the heart of Bedford, our Elstow nursery offers a warm, welcoming environment with bright, well-equipped rooms tailored to each age group. Children enjoy a secure outdoor area perfect for adventurous play, fresh-air learning, and developing confidence through supervised safe risks.
The nursery is easily accessible, with good transport links, making commuting simple whether you travel by car or public transport. Ofsted rated Good.
Busy Bees proudly partners with BBC Children in Need, meaning youll have the chance to support meaningful fundraising and community initiatives that positively impact childrens lives.
We offer a generous, industry-leading benefits package, including:
Competitive salary
Up to 25% annual salary bonus
Up to 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
Your birthday off our treat!
Significant childcare discount
Continuous training and development to help you grow your career
Access to the Hive Benefits & Wellbeing Hub with huge retail discounts
Enhanced family leave and a return-to-work bonus
Salary Finance for financial wellbeing
Employee Assistance Programme with Mental Health First Aiders
Cycle to Work scheme
Workplace pension with Cushon
Discounted Private Medical Insurance
Opportunities to travel internationally and learn from Busy Bees nurseries around the world
Through the Hive platform, youll also find wellbeing tools, development resources, team recognition features through Celebrating You, and a dedicated Grow with Us area full of exciting learning opportunities.
Quality Improvement: Financial Oversight: Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and the community.
Professional Development: Foster team growth to provide exceptional care.
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.
NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, or NVQ Level 3.
Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager.
A focus on delivering high-quality childcare and early education.