Busy Bees Nurseries
Nursery Manager
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Nursery Manager | Busy Bees Canterbury | Up to £40,000 + up to 25% annual bonus
Are you an experienced Nursery Manager or ambitious Deputy Manager ready for your next challenge?
Busy Bees Canterbury is looking for an inspirational leader to take the helm of our thriving nursery. This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK's leading childcare providers, where you'll have the autonomy to lead your team, drive outstanding outcomes for children, and be rewarded with an excellent salary, bonus, and benefits package.
Why Join Busy Bees?
- Salary up to £40,000
- Up to 25% annual bonus
- 50% childcare discount
- Up to 33 days holiday including bank holidays
- Birthday off every year
- Ongoing training, leadership development, and career progression
- Enhanced family leave and return-to-work bonus
- Private medical insurance discounts
- Employee wellbeing support, EAP and Mental Health First Aiders
- Retail discounts through the Hive benefits platform
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About The Nursery
Busy Bees Canterbury is a well-established, Ofsted-rated Good nursery caring for up to 80 children. Conveniently located with excellent bus and train links, plus free on-site parking, the nursery offers a welcoming environment where children, families, and colleagues can thrive.
The Role
As Nursery Manager, You'll Be Responsible For
- Leading, motivating, and developing a dedicated nursery team
- Ensuring exceptional standards of care, education, and safeguarding
- Driving occupancy, quality, and overall nursery performance
- Building strong relationships with children, families, and the local community
- Maintaining compliance with EYFS and regulatory requirements
- Creating a positive, inclusive, and engaging culture for both children and colleagues
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What We're Looking For
- Level 3 Childcare Qualification (or above)
- Previous leadership experience within an early years setting
- Strong knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding requirements
- A passion for delivering outstanding childcare and education
- Proven ability to inspire teams and drive high performance
Interested?
If you're a passionate childcare leader looking for a rewarding opportunity with a market-leading employer, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help give our children the best start in life at Busy Bees Canterbury.
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