Role Overview:
Be the Heart of Our Hive
Nursery Manager Wanted at Busy Bees Edinburgh Newhaven!
Are you a natural leader with a passion for shaping little lives? At Busy Bees, were on the lookout for an inspiring Nursery Manager to bring energy, vision, and fun to our vibrant Edinburgh Newhaven nursery.
If you hold a BA in Childhood Practise (or working towards it with a level 3) qualification and have at least two years leadership experience in early years, this is your chance to join the UKs leading nursery group
and make a real difference every single day.
Why Busy Bees?
At Busy Bees, were proud to be the UKs #1 nursery group, with nearly 400 centres nationwide and more overseas. We believe every child deserves the best start in life, and were just as passionate about supporting our teams to feel valued, heard, and empowered. Youll also have the chance to deliver our award-winning Bee Curious curriculum, sparking curiosity and confidence in every child. About the Nursery
Busy Bees Newhaven is situated by Newhaven Harbour near Ocean Terminal with a 58 place capacity.Our nursery boasts 3 age-appropriate, beautiful, bright rooms adapted to the age and stage of the children filled with exciting toys and learning materials so that children can have fun and learn at their own pace. We also have an alluring outdoor space for children to develop their social skills and independence. Our Busy Bees Childcare team work hard to develop unique learning enhancements for our nursery, these help the children in learning core skills for every stage of their development.Free onsite parking available. Why Join Busy Bees?
Up to 25% annual salary bonus
Competitive salary
Up to
33 days holiday
(including bank holidays)
Your birthday off
Significant childcare discount
Ongoing training and clear career progression
Access to our
Hive Benefits & Wellbeing platform
Enhanced family leave and wellbeing support
Youll work with our
Bee Curious curriculum, leading a team to create a nurturing, inspiring environment where children thrive. 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. Required Qualifications:
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:
BA in Childhood Practise or willing to work towards is required by the SSSC. 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!