Join Our Team as a Nursery Manager!
Location: Busy Bees Winchester Sutton Scotney
About Us: We are the UK’s leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and internationally. Our mission is simple: to give every child the best start in life. We pride ourselves on our award-winning workplace culture where every team member feels heard, valued, and supported.
Why Choose Busy Bees?
At Busy Bees, we empower our Nursery Managers to lead with confidence and creativity. You’ll have the chance to:
* Work with our innovative Bee Curious curriculum, designed to spark curiosity and support outstanding early years outcomes.
* Benefit from a strong support network and ongoing professional development.
* Explore clear career progression opportunities within a growing organization.
About Our Nursery
Our nursery in Winchester Sutton Scotney is a beautifully converted chapel, proudly rated Outstanding by Ofsted, with places for up to 69 children. Located just 10 minutes from Winchester and Andover, we enjoy strong links with the local community and regularly explore the picturesque area with our children. Our longstanding, dedicated staff team brings a wealth of experience, creativity, and passion—making this a truly special place to lead.
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.
What We’re Looking For
We seek a passionate and ambitious Nursery Manager whose primary goal is to deliver the highest standards of childcare and early years education. You should be:
* Resourceful and commercially minded.
* A strong leader with excellent communication skills.
* Organized with a keen attention to detail.
* Able to prioritize 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.
* A focus on delivering high-quality childcare and early education.
Key Benefits of Working at Busy Bees
* Up to 25% annual salary bonus .
* Up to 33 days holiday, including bank holidays.
* Your birthday off – our gift to you!
* Significant childcare discount.
* Ongoing professional development and career progression.
* Enhanced family leave and return-to-work bonus.
* Menopause support through Peppy.
* 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 and learn best practices across our global nurseries.
Grow With Us
Access 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.
* Celebrating You – recognition and rewards for our people.
* 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.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of our dynamic team!