Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK
Starting Salary: £40,000.00
Are you ready to ignite fun and learning for our children? We’re on the lookout for a passionate Nursery Manager to bring vibrant energy and EYFS expertise to our team! With your Level 3 childcare qualification and two years of leadership experience in early years settings, you’ll play a pivotal role in nurturing young minds. Exciting rewards await your dedication!
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
* Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
* Opportunities to travel, experience different cultures, and learn new practices
But wait, there’s more! You’ll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive, offering a huge array of retail discounts to help your money go further. Our Wellbeing Hub features resources to support your physical and mental health, while 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!
Role Responsibilities
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 and commercially minded
* A strong leader with excellent communication skills
* Organized with keen attention to detail, able 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!