Nursery Manager
Nursery Manager – Busy Bees Leicester (Oadby, Carlton Park, Blaby & Meridian)
OTE £56,250 - up to £45,000 base salary with up to 25% performance‑related bonus
Busy Bees are recruiting experienced and passionate Nursery Managers across our Leicester nurseries: Oadby, Carlton Park, Blaby, and Meridian . If you’re a strong leader with a love for early years education, this is your chance to join the UK’s leading childcare provider and make a real impact.
Why Join Busy Bees?
- OTE £56,250 with a competitive package and performance‑related rewards
- Clear career progression & industry‑leading training
- Access to our Bee Curious curriculum
- 33 days holiday , including your birthday off
- Significant childcare discount
- Enhanced family leave & return‑to‑work bonus
- Hive wellbeing hub with retail discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders
- Cycle to Work scheme, PMI discounts & pension access
- Opportunities to travel internationally and learn new practices
About Our Leicester Nurseries
We’re hiring across several Busy Bees settings of varying sizes, each offering:
- Welcoming, well‑resourced rooms for all age groups
- Safe outdoor play areas
- Supportive, passionate teams
- Free on‑site parking at most locations
All share one goal: exceptional early years education and care .
Role Responsibilities:What You’ll Do
Lead and inspire your team to deliver outstanding childcare
Drive quality and continuous improvement across the nursery
Embed and champion our BeeCurious curriculum , ensuring rich, child‑led learning experiences
Ensure full compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and Ofsted standards
Manage budgets and resources effectively
Build strong, positive relationships with families and staff
Support staff development and wellbeing, helping your team grow
❤️ About You
- Level 3 childcare qualification (NNEB, BTEC, CACHE, NVQ)
- Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Manager
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- Passionate about delivering outstanding childcare
Ready to Lead With Busy Bees?
If you’re ready to take the next step in your early years career, apply today and join a supportive, ambitious team across our Leicester nurseries.
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