Job Description
Join Our Award-Winning Team at Kids 1st by Busy Bees at QE Gateshead – Nursery Manager Opportunity
Are you a passionate childcare professional ready to lead, inspire, and make a difference? Kids 1st by Busy Bees, part of the UK’s leading nursery group, is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Nursery Manager to join our thriving Gateshead QE setting.
If you hold a Level 3 childcare qualification and have at least two years’ leadership experience in an early years setting, this is your chance to bring your creativity, energy, and EYFS expertise to a place where children flourish and careers grow.
As part of Busy Bees – the UK’s No.1 nursery group with nearly 400 nurseries nationwide and more overseas – we’re committed to giving every child the best start in life. Our award-winning workplace culture ensures that every team member is valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
When you join Kids 1st by Busy Bees, you become part of a supportive team dedicated to creating inspiring environments where children can learn, play, and grow. You’ll also get to deliver our innovative Bee Curious Curriculum, designed to spark curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
We’re proud to champion community initiatives too – through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, you’ll have the chance to make a real difference beyond the nursery walls.
About Our Gateshead QE Nursery
Our Gateshead QE nursery, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, offers a warm, welcoming space for up to 108 children. With excellent transport links (a 2-minute walk from the nearest bus stop, 5 minutes from Low Fell town centre, and close to the A1 and Durham), plus complimentary onsite parking, getting here is easy.
About the benefits
✅ Up to 25% annual salary bonus
✅ Competitive salary & career progression opportunities
✅ Up to 33 days’ holiday (including