Nursery Manager

Join Our Team at Busy Bees Inverness - Leading Nursery Group in the UK!
Salary up to £38,000 plus up to 25% annual salary bonus

This is a Maternity Cover Temp post

Lead. Inspire. Grow. Make a difference.

Ready to Lead, Inspire and Make a Difference?

Are you a passionate and experienced early years professional ready to take the next exciting step in your leadership journey?

At Busy Bees, we know that amazing nurseries are built by amazing people! As a Nursery Manager, you'll have the opportunity to take the lead, inspire and develop your own team, and create an environment where children flourish, families feel valued and colleagues love what they do.

This is your chance to bring your vision to life, put your own stamp on your nursery and make a lasting impact every single day.

And you won't be doing it alone! With the backing of one of the UK's leading nursery groups, you'll have access to the support, expertise and development opportunities you need to thrive as a leader.

If you're ready to make your mark, inspire others and take your career to new heights, we'd love you to join the Busy Bees family!

Why Busy Bees?

• Grow your career
  We're passionate about developing our people. From leadership training to clear progression pathways, we'll support you to build your skills and take your career wherever you want it to go.
• Lead and inspire your team
  Create a positive, inclusive environment where your team can thrive. You'll coach, motivate and develop your colleagues, helping them reach their full potential.
• Make your mark
  Every Busy Bees nursery is unique. We'll give you the autonomy to lead your nursery, bring your ideas to life and create an environment where children can learn, explore and flourish.
• Make a difference
  You'll play a key role in giving children the best possible start in life, while building strong relationships with families and your local community.
• Never feel like you're doing it alone
  You'll have the backing of your Nursery Support and Regional teams, giving you access to guidance, expertise and resources whenever you need them.

About Our Nursery

Welcome to Busy Bees Inverness!

Set within a beautifully converted Victorian villa across two levels, Busy Bees Inverness is a truly special nursery, offering a warm and welcoming environment for children and colleagues alike. With the added convenience of on-site car parking, getting to work couldn't be easier!

One of our standout features is our stunning landscaped gardens, offering plenty of space for little ones to explore, discover and let their imaginations run wild. And there's something extra special waiting to be discovered our very own Secret Garden! Exclusively enjoyed by our Pre-School children, this magical outdoor space encourages them to build, create, investigate and engage their senses, while developing friendships and nurturing a lifelong love of nature.

Indoors, you'll find four bright, welcoming, home-from-home base rooms, thoughtfully arranged around the different ages and stages of children's development. Our spacious Pre-School room is bursting with exciting learning opportunities, helping children build confidence, develop essential skills and get school-ready.

At Busy Bees Inverness, we're passionate about learning and development - not just for our children, but for our colleagues too! We take pride in continuous professional development and love seeing our team's passions shine. In fact, our very own enthusiastic colleagues bring their interests into the nursery by delivering fun and engaging yoga sessions for the children!

If you're looking for a nursery full of character, creativity, outdoor adventures and opportunities to grow, Busy Bees Inverness could be the perfect place to spread your wings!

About the Benefits

• Up to 25% annual salary bonus
• Up to 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Your birthday off - our gift to you!
• 50% Childcare discount
• Full central support (HR, Recruitment, Quality, Safety etc)
• Access to high-quality training and leadership development
• Clear progression pathways into area management and wider operational roles
• Enhanced family leave & return to work bonus
• Menopause & Mental health support, financial wellbeing tools, and a 24/7 Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme & easy access pension plan
• Discounted Private Medical insurance
• Opportunities to travel internationally and explore best practise in early years with our Global Talent exchange programme.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the nursery team to deliver outstanding early years provision
• Ensure full compliance with EYFS, safeguarding, and regulatory standards
• Drive continuous improvement in teaching, learning, and outcomes for children
• Manage staffing, recruitment, performance, and development
• Build strong relationships with families and the local community
• Work closely with regional leadership to deliver quality and occupancy targets

About you

We are looking for someone who brings:

• Proven experience as a Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager in a high-quality setting
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop teams
• A track record of improving outcomes and maintaining high standards
• Confidence working both independently and as part of a wider leadership structure
• A child-centred approach with high expectations for quality

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

If you're an experienced early years leader looking for a role where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.