Nursery Manager

Description

Role Overview: Nursery Manager (Development Opportunity for High-Performing Deputies) GBP35,000-GBP40,000,000 per annum DOE

About the benefits

Up to 25% annual salary bonusUp to 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays) Y our birthday off - our gift to you!Substantial childcare discountOngoing professional development & trainingEnhanced family leave & return-to-work bonusMenopause support, financial wellbeing tools, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance ProgrammeCycle to Work scheme & easy-access pension planDiscounted private medical insuranceOpportunities to travel internationally and explore best practices in early years education with our talent exchange programme A ccess to our Hive benefits platform - with exclusive retail discounts and wellbeing resourcesAnd that's just the beginning! Our Hive Wellbeing Hub also offers mental health support, a dedicated Celebrating You space to recognise your achievements, and a Grow With Us programme to fuel your career ambitions.

About the opportunity and why this role is different

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager who is ready to progress into a full Nursery Manager role.You will take full leadership responsibility for a nursery, supported by a strong regional team and central support teams.We are looking for someone who is already performing at a high level in a deputy role and is ready to step into broader ownership, decision-making, and leadership accountability.You will be trusted with autonomy from day one, supported by a strong regional and central structure designed to help you succeed, not micro-manage you. About Busy Bees Leicester Oadby

Busy Bees Leicester Oadby is a lovely, welcoming nursery, proudly rated Good by Ofsted, with capacity for up to 52 children. Established in 2000, our purpose-built nursery has been thoughtfully designed all on one level, creating a friendly, happy and nurturing environment where children feel safe, settled and ready to explore.

Our nursery features three spacious and inviting rooms, offering plenty of space for little ones to play, discover, learn and develop at their own pace. Every day brings new opportunities to spark curiosity, build confidence and create those special early years memories!

And there's an added bonus for our colleagues - free staff parking, making your daily commute that little bit easier.

With its welcoming atmosphere, established setting and close-knit nursery environment, Leicester Oadby is a wonderful place to lead, inspire and make a real difference to children's lives.

Come and be part of our Busy Bees family and help our little learners shine!

Role Responsibilities: Key responsibilities

Step into full Nursery Manager responsibility for a well-supported settingLead and develop a high-performing early years teamEnsure high standards of care, education, safeguarding, and complianceDrive continuous improvement in practice and outcomes for childrenTake ownership of staffing, performance, and day-to-day operationsBuild strong relationships with families and your local communityWork with regional leadership to support quality and occupancy goals Required Qualifications: About you

We are looking for a Deputy Manager who is ready for progression and can demonstrate:

Strong, proven performance in a Deputy Nursery Manager role preferably supernumeryConfidence leading rooms, staff, or key areas of a settingSolid understanding of EYFS and Ofsted expectationsExperience supporting inspections or quality improvement workThe ability to lead teams, influence practice, and manage responsibilityA clear ambition to step into full nursery leadershipYou may already be acting up into manager responsibilities or leading significant areas of your current setting.

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 If you are a Deputy Nursery Manager ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

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