Nursery Manager
- Salisbury
- £45,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Up to 25% Bonus | Beautiful Townhouse Nursery | Fantastic Local AdventuresAre you a passionate early years leader ready to inspire young minds in a truly special setting? We’re on the lookout for a Nursery Manager with a Level 3 childcare qualification and 2+ years’ leadership experience to bring energy, creativity, and care to Busy Bees Salisbury York House.Why Busy Bees?We’re the UK’s No.1 nursery group, with nearly 400 settings and growingWe champion exceptional early years care and a workplace culture that’s award-winningOur Bee Curious curriculum puts curiosity, confidence, and child-led learning at the heart of every dayProud charity partners with BBC Children in Need – make a difference beyond the nursery wallsAbout Salisbury York HouseOfsted-rated Good with a warm, homely feelSet in a charming listed townhouseJust 46 places – perfect for focused, quality-led leadershipAmazing "Out and About" programme – exploring the library, market, cathedral & moreCentral location with bus links from Andover, Bournemouth & SouthamptonAmazing BenefitsUp to 25% salary bonus33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays) + your birthday off!Childcare discount, enhanced family leave & return-to-work bonusOngoing training, development & career growthHive platform: wellbeing hub, retail discounts, and celebrating your winsPrivate medical insurance, menopause & mental health support, and moreGlobal learning with international talent exchange opportunitiesRole 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.
- 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.
- 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.