Join Our Team as a Nursery Manager at Busy Bees Edinburgh Newhaven!
Are you a natural leader with a passion for shaping little lives? At Busy Bees, we’re 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 are working towards it with a level 3 qualification) and have at least two years of leadership experience in early years, this is your chance to join the UK’s leading nursery group and make a real difference every single day.
Why Busy Bees?
At Busy Bees, we’re proud to be the UK’s #1 nursery group, with nearly 400 centres nationwide and more overseas. We believe every child deserves the best start in life, and we’re just as passionate about supporting our teams to feel valued, heard, and empowered. You’ll 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 filled with exciting toys and learning materials.
* An alluring outdoor space for children to develop their social skills and independence.
* A dedicated team that works hard to create unique learning enhancements for every stage of development.
Plus, enjoy the convenience of free onsite parking!
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
You’ll work with our Bee Curious curriculum, leading a team to create a nurturing, inspiring environment where children thrive.
Role Responsibilities
As a Nursery Manager, your key responsibilities will include:
* 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
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 and commercially minded.
* A strong leader with excellent communication skills.
* Organised with a keen attention to detail, able to prioritise your workload effectively.
Qualifications and Experience:
* BA in Childhood Practise or willing to work towards it (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!