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.
Why Busy Bees?
At Busy Bees, we empower our Nursery Managers to lead with confidence and creativity. If you’re an experienced early years leader with a Level 3 childcare qualification and a passion for inspiring teams and children alike, this is your chance to shine!
About Our Nursery
Our beautiful converted chapel nursery is 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.
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
Plus, gain access to Hive, our all-in-one Benefits and Wellbeing platform, offering:
* Huge retail discounts
* A dedicated Wellbeing Hub
* Celebrating You – recognition and rewards for our people
* Grow With Us – tailored learning and development pathways
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.
Role 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
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 keen attention to detail
* Capable of prioritising 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
Apply now and be part of our dynamic team at Busy Bees!