Role Overview: Nursery Manager – Busy Bees Leicester Meridian Park Up to £45,000 per annum DOE | Up to 25% annual bonus
Ready to lead a vibrant, high-performing nursery with an experienced and passionate team?
We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic Nursery Manager to take the helm of our much-loved setting, following the promotion of our previous manager. If you’re an inspiring leader with a Level 3 childcare qualification and at least two years’ experience in a leadership role within early years, we’d love to hear from you.
About our Nursery
Busy Bees Leicester Meridian Park is an Ofsted-rated Good setting for up to 130 children, offering a nurturing and engaging environment where children grow with confidence.
With spacious, age-specific outdoor areas and a strong focus on learning through play, we provide a rich, stimulating experience indoors and out. Conveniently located in Meridian Leisure and Business Park, we’re just minutes from the M1 and M69, with free staff parking and good public transport links.
Salary from £38,000 per annum plus 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), plus your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!
Significant Childcare discount
Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
Wellbeing support including menopause, financial, and mental health services
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.
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. 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.
Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured.
Key Responsibilities as a Nursery Manager:
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.
Qualifications and Experience Required as a Nursery Manager:
NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, or NVQ Level 3.
Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager.
A focus on delivering high-quality childcare and early education.