Busy Bees Nurseries
Nursery Manager
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Nursery Manager | Leicester Thurmaston | upto £45,000 plus 25% bonus
We are looking for an amazing Nursery Manager to ignite fun and learning for our children! With your Level 3 childcare qualification and two years of leadership in early years settings, we want you to bring your vibrant energy and EYFS expertise to our team. Exciting rewards await your passion for nurturing young minds!
Busy Bees Benefits
- Up to 25% annual salary bonus
- Competitive salary
- Ongoing professional development and career progression
- Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers
- Up to 33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
- Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!
- Significant Childcare discount
- Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
- Menopause support through Peppy
- Financial support through Salary Finance
- Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon
- Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
- Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices.
But wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.
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About Our Nursery
Busy Bees Leicester Thurmaston is rated "Good" by Ofsted and has a capacity of 86 children. Opened in 2006, our large building features multiple childcare rooms, each tailored for different age groups, allowing your child to play, discover, and thrive alongside peers. Each room is decorated in soothing colors to foster a welcoming environment where children feel comfortable. Our nursery also has access to outdoor space, encouraging children to enjoy fresh air and learn about nature in our popular sensory garden. Conveniently located at Troon Way Business Centre, just five miles from Leicester city center on Humberstone Lane (down the road from Tesco Express), we offer free parking for staff. If you are using public transport, there are two bus stops less than a five-minute walk away—Claymill Road and The Roundway, serviced by the 21 and 832 bus routes.
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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
- 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 and be part of our dynamic team!
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