Nursery Manager

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.

Are you a passionate early years leader ready to inspire young minds? Busy Bees – the UK’s No.1 nursery group – is looking for a dynamic Nursery Manager to join our award‑winning team in Leicester Blaby
. If you hold a Level 3 childcare qualification and have at least two years’ leadership experience in an early years setting, we’d love to hear from you!

At Busy Bees, we believe every child deserves the best start in life
. With nearly 400 nurseries across the UK (and growing globally), we’re proud to provide safe, nurturing environments where children can learn, explore, and thrive. As part of our family, you’ll feel valued, supported, and inspired every single day.

As Nursery Manager
, you’ll lead a dedicated team to deliver high-quality childcare in line with the EYFS framework
. You’ll create a fun, stimulating, and educational environment where children’s curiosity and confidence can blossom – powered by our innovative Bee Curious curriculum
.

• Leading and motivating your team to deliver outstanding care and education
• Ensuring compliance with EYFS, Ofsted, and safeguarding standards
• Building strong relationships with parents, carers, and the local community
• Driving continuous improvement and supporting staff development
• Lead & Inspire:
  Drive excellence and motivate your team
• Quality Improvement:
  Enhance educational programmes 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

Our Leicester Blaby nursery is rated "Good" by Ofsted and welcomes up to 60 children. Since opening in 2009, we’ve been proud to offer bright, spacious rooms, each with its own large outdoor play area – complete with Astroturf, natural spaces, and a mud kitchen for endless play‑based learning. We’re conveniently located just a short walk from Blaby Centre and close to the Baby Gold Centre.

• Competitive salary plus up to 25 % annual bonus
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus birthday off
• Generous childcare discount
• Enhanced family leave and return‑to‑work bonus
• Access to our Hive Benefits & Wellbeing Hub with retail discounts, mental‑health support, and more
• Professional development and clear career progression pathways
• Menopause and financial wellbeing support through Peppy and Salary Finance
• Cycle‑to‑Work scheme, pension access, and discounted private medical insurance
• Exciting opportunities to travel internationally and learn new childcare practices

Plus, through our partnership with BBC Children in Need
, you’ll have the chance to make a real difference in children’s lives through community projects and fundraising.

• Passionate and ambitious, with a primary goal of delivering the highest standards of childcare and early years education
• Resourceful, commercially minded, with strong leadership ability and excellent communication skills
• Strong organisational skills, keen attention to detail, and able to prioritise workload effectively

• NNEB, BTEC National Diploma, CACHE Diploma 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!