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Nursery Manager

Job in City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh Area, EH1, Scotland, UK
Listing for: Busy Bees Nurseries
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-24
Job specializations:
  • Child Care/Nanny
    Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support
  • Education / Teaching
    Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support, Early Childhood Education
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: City of Edinburgh

Overview

Be the Heart of Our Hive - Nursery Manager Wanted at Busy Bees Edinburgh Newhaven! Are you a natural leader with a passion for shaping little lives? At Busy Bees, we’re on the lookout for an inspiring Nursery Manager to bring energy, vision, and fun to our vibrant Edinburgh Newhaven nursery. If you hold a BA in Childhood Practise (or working towards it with a level
3)
qualification and have at least two years leadership experience in early years, this is your chance to join the UK’s leading nursery group - and make a real difference every single day.

About The Nursery

Busy Bees Newhaven is situated by Newhaven Harbour near Ocean Terminal with a 58 place capacity. Our nursery boasts 3 age-appropriate, beautiful, bright rooms adapted to the age and stage of the children filled with exciting toys and learning materials so that children can have fun and learn at their own pace. We also have an alluring outdoor space for children to develop their social skills and independence.

Our Busy Bees Childcare team work hard to develop unique learning enhancements for our nursery, these help the children in learning core skills for every stage of their development. Free onsite parking available.

Why Join Busy Bees
  • Up to 25% annual salary bonus
  • Competitive salary
  • Up to 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Your birthday off
  • Significant childcare discount
  • Ongoing training and clear career progression
  • Access to our Hive Benefits & Wellbeing platform
  • Enhanced family leave and wellbeing support
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
  • BA in Childhood Practise or willing to work towards is required by the SSSC.
  • 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!

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