Nursery Manager - Busy Bees Northampton Wootton Fields – up to £40,000.00
We are looking for an amazing Nursery Manager to cover maternity leave. With your Level 3 childcare qualification and two years of leadership in early years settings, we want you to bring your vibrant energy and EYFS expertise to our team.
The nursery offers free parking and lunch for employees.
About Our Nursery
Busy Bees Northampton Wootton Fields is an Ofsted‑rated Outstanding nursery with a capacity of 104, known for its passionate and longstanding team dedicated to giving children the best start in life. The staff go above and beyond to create engaging, exciting environments for the children. Conveniently located near Junction 15 of the M1 with regular bus services.
Busy Bees Benefits
- Up to 25% annual salary bonus
- Ongoing professional development and career progression
- Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub with discounts across a huge range of retailers
- Up to 33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
- Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!
- 50% 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 to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices.
In addition to the above, you will enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive – offering a huge array of retail discounts, and a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcases the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members, and a dedicated Grow with Us area shares training designed to support your professional development.
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
- Passionate and ambitious Nursery Manager dedicated to delivering the highest standards of childcare and early years education
- Resourceful, commercially minded, with strong leadership ability and excellent communication skills
- Strong organisational skills, with keen attention to detail, and ability to prioritise 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, organisational, and communication skills
- A focus on delivering high‑quality childcare and early education
