Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK
Starting Salary: £40,000.00
Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of young children? We’re on the lookout for a passionate Nursery Manager to bring fun and learning to our vibrant nursery! With your Level 3 childcare qualification and at least two years of leadership experience in early years settings, you’ll be the spark that ignites curiosity and joy in our little ones. Exciting rewards await your dedication to nurturing young minds!
Why Choose Busy Bees?
* ✨ Up to 25% annual salary bonus
* 💰 Competitive salary starting at £40,000.00
* 📈 Ongoing professional development and career progression
* 🌟 Access to our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a wide range of retailers
* 🌴 Up to 33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
* 🎉 Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!
* 👶 Significant childcare discount
* 👪 Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
* 🌸 Menopause support through Peppy
* 💵 Financial support through Salary Finance
* 🧠 Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
* 🚴♂️ Cycle to Work scheme
* 💼 Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon
* ✈️ Opportunities to travel internationally, experience different cultures, and learn new practices
But wait, there’s more! You’ll also gain access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, which offers a vast array of retail discounts to help your money go further. Our Wellbeing Hub features resources to support your physical and mental health, and our Celebrating You section showcases the ways we recognize and reward our valued team members. Plus, our dedicated Grow with Us area shares exciting development opportunities and training designed to help you thrive at Busy Bees.
About Our Nursery
Busy Bees Market Harborough is rated Good by Ofsted and has a capacity of 118 children. Our purpose-built, single-storey nursery features five well-resourced, bright base rooms, each with its own beautiful, secure garden. This setup provides ample opportunities for outdoor exploration and learning through play. Conveniently located on the outskirts of town, we are perfect for families in Braybrook, Great Oxendon, and East Farndon, right next to Harborough Leisure Centre and the South Leicestershire Medical Group. We take pride in our long-standing team, with some staff members dedicating over 10 years to our nursery!
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.
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, and possess strong leadership abilities along with excellent communication skills.
* Strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail are essential, as well as the ability to prioritize 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, organizational, and communication skills.
* A focus on delivering high-quality childcare and early education.
Apply now and be part of our dynamic team!