Role Overview: BuildSomething Amazing from Day One at BusyBees! This is your chance tolead, shape, andcreate something trulyspecial! Busy Bees is openinga brand-new centre inWhitstable, this October and werelooking for a visionary NurseryManager to set the tone andestablish excellence from day one, giving our children the beststart in life.
You wontjust be joining a nursery youll be building anurturing, inspiring environment for upto 110 children, where theirlearning and growth will be guided by yourleadership, expertise, andcreativity.
YourOpportunity to Make aMark Shape the nurserys culture &vision – From the first day, your ideaswill bring this brand-new setting tolife
Build a passionateteam – Lead, inspire, and develop educators whoshare your dedication
Create engaging learningexperiences – Set up activities, spaces, androutines that nurture young minds
Driveinnovation – Implement fresh approaches thatmake your nursery a beacon of excellence inearly childhoodeducation
Your Rewards& Benefits Competitivesalary – Up to £40,000 perannum, plus up to 25% annualsalary bonus
Birthday off –Because YOU deserve aspecial day!
Significant childcarediscount – Supporting your family while shapingyoung futures
Up to 33 daysholiday – Including bankholidays!
Enhanced family leave & wellbeingsupport – Plus menopause support throughPeppy
Cycle to Workscheme – Because a healthy commute is a happycommute
Travelopportunities – Gain international experienceand discover new childcare practices
Why BusyBees? Youll be valued, celebrated, andempowered to create somethingextraordinary
Lead a forward-thinkingnursery where your visionmatters
Work in a beautifully designedsetting that inspires both children andeducators
Role Responsibilities: Your KeyResponsibilities Lead &Inspire – Drive excellence, empower your team,and cultivate a culture of passion andinnovation
QualityImprovement – Elevate educational programs,refine operational processes, andmaintain exceptionalstandards
Compliance &Safety – Ensure a secure, nurturing space thatmeets all regulatoryrequirements
FinancialOversight – Manage budgets and resourceseffectively to drive sustainability andgrowth
Engagement &Community – Build strong,lasting relationships with parents, staff, andthe wider community
ProfessionalDevelopment – Support, mentor, and nurture yourteam, fostering a culture of growth andexcellence.
Required Qualifications:AboutYou Committed toExcellence – Your top priority isdelivering outstanding childcare and early yearseducation
Resourceful &Business-Savvy – Youbalance commercialawareness with heartfeltleadership
Inspiring Leader &Communicator – You motivate your team andbuild strongrelationships with staff andfamilies
Highly Organised &Detail-Oriented – You thrive ina dynamic environment, managingpriorities with precision
Qualifications& Experience Recognised Early YearsQualification – NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dipin Childcare, or NVQ Level 3
ProvenExperience – Previous leadership asa Nursery Manager or Assistant NurseryManager
Strong Leadership & CommunicationSkills – Inspire and support a team to create anurturing environment
Commitment to High-Quality EarlyEducation – Passionate aboutfostering engaging learningexperiences
This is morethan a job—its a once-in-a-lifetimeopportunity to set up a nursery from the groundup and create a legacy of excellence, joy, anddiscovery.
Be part of something new—lead boldly,inspire deeply, and thrive with Busy Bees!