Role Overview:
Nursery Manager – Busy Bees Leicester Oadby - Up to £49,000 + Bonus
Busy Bees, the UK’s leading nursery group, is looking for an inspiring Nursery Manager to lead our “Good”-rated Leicester Oadby nursery. If you’re passionate about early years, hold a Level 3 childcare qualification, and have 2+ years of leadership experience, we’d love to hear from you.
🌟 Why Join Busy Bees?
* Up to 25% annual salary bonus
* Competitive pay up to £49k
* Career progression and ongoing professional development
* Access to our Bee Curious curriculum
* 33 days holiday, including your birthday off
* Significant childcare discount
* Enhanced family leave & return‑to‑work bonus
* Wellbeing support via Hive, including retail discounts
* Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders
* Cycle to Work scheme, PMI discounts & pension access
* Opportunities to travel internationally and learn new practices
🐝 About Busy Bees Leicester Oadby
* Rated “Good” by Ofsted
* Capacity for 52 children
* Purpose‑built, single‑level nursery with three spacious rooms
* Warm, friendly environment designed for learning and play
* Free staff parking
Role Responsibilities:
🧩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.
Required Qualifications:
❤️ About you
* 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, commercially minded, have strong leadership ability and excellent communication skills.
* You will have strong organisational skills with a keen attention to detail and be able to prioritise 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.
* Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
* A focus on delivering high-quality childcare and early education.
If you’re ready to lead a thriving nursery and make a real impact, apply today and grow your career with Busy Bees.