Role Overview: Nursery Manager – Busy Bees Winchester Sutton Scotney Outstanding Ofsted Nursery | Competitive Salary | Up to 25% Annual Bonus
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Join Busy Bees – the UK’s Leading Nursery Group
We’re looking for an exceptional Nursery Manager to lead our Outstanding-rated Busy Bees nursery in Winchester Sutton Scotney. If you’re an experienced early years leader with a Level 3 childcare qualification, strong EYFS knowledge, and a passion for inspiring teams and children alike, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
At Busy Bees, you’ll have the opportunity to ignite curiosity, champion quality childcare, and create a nurturing environment where both children and colleagues thrive.
Busy Bees is the UK’s leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and internationally. Our purpose is simple: to give every child the best start in life .
We’re proud to be recognised for our award-winning workplace culture, where every team member feels heard, valued, and supported. When you join Busy Bees, you join a community that truly invests in its people.
Why Choose Busy Bees?
We empower our Nursery Managers to lead with confidence and creativity. You’ll work with our innovative Bee Curious curriculum, designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and support outstanding early years outcomes.
You’ll also benefit from a strong support network, ongoing professional development, and clear career progression opportunities within a growing organisation.
Our Nursery – Busy Bees Winchester Sutton Scotney
Busy Bees Winchester Sutton Scotney is a beautiful converted chapel nursery, proudly rated Outstanding by Ofsted, with places for up to 69 children .
Located just 10 minutes from Winchester and Andover, the nursery is easily accessible from the A34, A303, and surrounding villages. As a village nursery, we enjoy strong links with the local community and regularly explore the picturesque area with our children.
Up to 25% annual salary bonus
Up to 33 days holiday, including bank holidays
Your birthday off – our gift to you #127881;
Significant childcare discount
Ongoing professional development and career progression
Enhanced family leave and return-to-work bonus
Financial wellbeing support via Salary Finance
Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders
Cycle to Work scheme
Workplace pension through Cushon
Discounted Private Medical Insurance
Opportunities to travel internationally, experience new cultures, and learn best practice across our global nurseries
You’ll also gain access to Hive, our all-in-one Benefits and Wellbeing platform, offering:
Huge retail discounts to help your money go further
A dedicated Wellbeing Hub supporting physical and mental health
Grow With Us – tailored learning, development, and leadership pathways to help you thrive at Busy Bees
Our Community & Charity Commitment
Through our long-standing partnership with BBC Children in Need, you’ll have opportunities to get involved in fundraising and community initiatives that make a real difference to children’s lives.
Quality Improvement: Financial Oversight: Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and the community.
Professional Development: Foster team growth to provide exceptional care.
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.
NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, or NVQ Level 3.
Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager. xcswzye
A focus on delivering high-quality childcare and early education.