Nursery Manager

Join Busy Bees - Become Our Next Inspiring Nursery Manager at Leicester Carlton Park!

Are you a passionate, energetic leader ready to make a real impact in early years education? Busy Bees, the UK's leading nursery group, is looking for a dedicated Nursery Manager to bring fun, creativity, and exceptional care to our children. If you hold a Level 3 childcare qualification and have at least two years of leadership experience in an early years setting, we'd love to hear from you!

Why Busy Bees?

With nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and many more worldwide, Busy Bees is a trusted name in childcare. We're committed to giving every child the best start in life, and we're proud to be recognised for our outstanding workplace culture. Here, every team member is valued, supported, and celebrated.

Your Role as Nursery Manager

As our Nursery Manager, you'll lead your team to deliver high-quality childcare and education, creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can thrive. You'll also be introduced to our inspiring Bee Curious curriculum, designed to spark curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

Our Charitable Commitment

We're proud partners of BBC Children in Need, giving you fantastic opportunities to get involved in fundraising and community projects that change children's lives for the better.

About Busy Bees Leicester Carlton Park

Our large, modern, Ofsted-rated Good nursery cares for up to 105 children in calming, age-appropriate rooms created to support every stage of development. With a secure outdoor area, children can explore, play, and enjoy fresh air safely.

Conveniently located on King Edward Avenue in Narborough, the nursery is just seven miles from Leicester city centre, close to the M1 motorway, and offers free parking. Narborough train station, less than a mile away, makes commuting easy.

Fantastic Busy Bees Benefits

We believe in rewarding our teams with a generous and meaningful benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary
• Up to 25% annual salary bonus
• Up to 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off - on us!
• Significant childcare discount
• Ongoing training, development & career progression
• Access to our Hive Benefits & Wellbeing Hub, with huge retail discounts
• Enhanced family leave and a return-to-work bonus
• Menopause support via Peppy
• Financial wellbeing support via Salary Finance, Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Workplace pension with Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance
• Opportunities to travel internationally, learn from other nurseries, and experience new cultures

And there's even more! Our Hive platform gives you access to wellbeing resources, retail savings, team recognition through Celebrating You, and a dedicated Grow with Us area packed with training and development opportunities.

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.

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.

Apply now and be part of our dynamic team!