Nursery Manager

London
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Job Description:Are you a superstar in early years education, ready to sprinkle joy and ignite little imaginations? Busy Bees Ealing Common is on the lookout for a Nursery Manager who’s bursting with energy, creativity, and a love for helping young minds grow!If you’ve got your Level 3 childcare qualification, plus 2+ years of leading a team in an early years setting, we want your sparkle, your passion, and your EYFS know-how on our team!Why You’ll Love It HereAt Busy Bees, we don’t just care for children—we inspire them! With nearly 400 nurseries across the UK (and more around the globe), we’re proud to be the UK’s leading nursery group. And we don’t just win awards for childcare—we’ve got a pretty great workplace too, where everyone is heard, supported, and celebrated.What's in it for You?A buzzing, supportive environment where your ideas matterExclusive access to our playful, purpose-driven Bee Curious curriculumOpportunities to get involved in fun charity events with BBC Children in NeedLoads of room to grow your career with usAbout Our Nursery – Ealing CommonRated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, our lovely 39-place nursery is all about fun, learning, and laughter! Just steps from Ealing Common station (Piccadilly & District lines), and easily reached by bus, it’s a convenient hub for our buzzing little community.Whether it’s dressing up in role play, discovering a new favorite book, or digging for treasure in the garden, every day is a new adventure at Busy Bees Ealing CommonBusy 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.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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