Nursery Manager

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Role Overview: Nursery Manager (Maternity Cover - 12 Months) - Busy Bees Droitwich Are you an experienced Nursery Manager or Deputy ready to step into a leadership role?

Busy Bees, the UK's leading nursery group, is seeking a passionate and dedicated Nursery Manager (12-month maternity cover) to join our friendly team at our Droitwich nursery.

If you hold a Level 3 childcare qualification and have at least two years of leadership experience within an early years setting, this could be the perfect opportunity to develop your career while making a real difference in the lives of children.

About Busy Bees Busy Bees is the UK's largest and most respected childcare provider, with nearly 400 nurseries nationwide and many more overseas. Our mission is simple: to give every child the best start in life. We are proud of our award-winning workplace culture, where every colleague is supported, valued, and given the opportunity to thrive.

About Busy Bees Droitwich Nursery Ofsted-rated "Good" with a capacity of 86 children.

Recently refurbished, featuring spacious rooms and a large outdoor play area.

Exciting Forest School programme launching soon.

Strong community links, including intergenerational projects with a local care home.

Great transport connections: just a 10-minute walk from the train station, easy access by local bus routes, and free staff parking.

Flexible working option: 4-day work week available.

Why Work With Busy Bees? As a Nursery Manager, you'll lead a passionate team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality childcare and education in line with the EYFS framework. You'll inspire your colleagues, build strong relationships with parents, and create a safe, stimulating, and fun environment where children can flourish.

You'll also be introduced to our Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity, independence, and confidence in every child.

Benefits of Joining Busy Bees Alongside a competitive salary and the chance to gain valuable leadership experience during your maternity cover placement, you'll enjoy:

Up to 25% annual salary bonus

Childcare discount

Up to 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Your birthday off - our gift to you!

Professional training, ongoing development, and career progression opportunities

Access to our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, including retail discounts

Menopause support through Peppy

Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders

Financial wellbeing support through Salary Finance

Cycle to Work scheme

Workplace pension via Cushon

Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)Apply Now

This is a fixed-term maternity cover contract (12 months) - an excellent opportunity for a current Nursery Manager or Deputy Nursery Manager ready to take the next step.

Role Responsibilities: 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. Required Qualifications: 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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