Job Description
Nursery Manager – Busy Bees Daventry
£38,000+ per year | Up to 25% Annual Performance Bonus
Are you an inspiring leader ready to take the next step in your early years career?
We’re on the lookout for a dynamic, experienced Nursery Manager to lead our Busy Bees nursery in Daventry. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a well-established setting and guide a passionate team dedicated to giving every child the best possible start in life.
About our Nursery
Busy Bees Day Nursery and Pre-school in Daventry is proud to hold an Ofsted rating of ‘Good’, reflecting our commitment to quality care and education. Conveniently located just off the A361, our nursery offers easy access to Daventry Town Centre and is within walking distance of Daneholme Park—a great setting for both families and staff.
We also offer free onsite parking, making your daily commute as hassle-free as possible.
Busy Bees Benefits
* Competitive salary starting at £38,000, with potential to earn up to 25% bonus annually
* 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!
* 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 to other countries, 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 huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.
About Us
We’re proud to be the UK’s leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries nationwide and more around the world. Everything we do is rooted in our commitment to giving children the best start in life—and that begins with the people who care for them. At Busy Bees, every team member is appreciated, supported, and given the tools to thrive.
Key Responsibilities as a Nursery Manager:
* 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, have strong leadership ability and excellent communication skills.
* You will have strong organisational skills with a keen attention to detail and be able to prioritise 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, organisational, and communication skills.
* A focus on delivering high-quality childcare and early education.
Apply now and be part of our dynamic team!