Nursery Early Years Childcare Manager

1 day ago

Leicester, United Kingdom Busy Bees Full time

Role Overview: Nursery Manager – Join Busy Bees Leicester Blaby | UK’s Leading Childcare Provider  
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 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
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.
 
 
We know that happy staff make happy children. That’s why we offer a fantastic benefits package, including:
~ Competitive salary plus up to 25% annual bonus
~33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + your 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.
 
 
Apply today and become part of the Busy Bees family — where passionate childcare professionals grow, thrive, and truly make an impact. 
Quality Improvement: Financial Oversight: Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and the community.
Professional Development: Foster team growth to provide exceptional care.
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.
NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, or NVQ Level 3.
Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager.
A focus on delivering high-quality childcare and early education.

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