Nursery Manager
Busy Bees, Quedgeley, Gloucester
Nursery Manager
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Busy Bees, Quedgeley, Gloucester
- Full time
- Permanent
Posted today, 4 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 26251_30770
Location ref: Quedgeley, Gloucester
Full Job Description
Role Overview:
Join Our Team at Busy Bees Quedgeley!– Leading Nursery Group in the UK
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum DOE and Up to 25% annual salary bonus
About the Benefits
- Up to 25% annual salary bonus
- Up to 33 days holiday inlusive of bank holidays
- Your birthday off – our gift to you!
- 50% Childcare discount
- Full central support (HR, Recruitment, Quality, Safety etc)
- Access to high quality training and leadership development
- Clear progression pathways into area management and wider operational roles
- Enhanced family leave & return to work bonus
- Menopause & Mental health support, financial wellbeing tools, and a 24/7 Employee assistance programme
- Cycle to work scheme & easy access pension plan
- Discounted Private Medical insurance
- Opportunities to travel internationally and explore best practise in early years with our Global Talent exchange programme.
About Our Nursery
- Busy Bees Quedgeley is a purpose-built nursery located in the Quedgeley area of Gloucester.
- Rated Good by Ofsted
- Capacity for 105 children
- Free on-site parking available for staff, making commuting convenient.
- A rewarding and supportive workplace where our dedicated team can thrive
About the role
This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the nursery, including quality of education, staff leadership, safeguarding, and operational performance. You will have the autonomy to shape your team, culture, and practice, supported by a dedicated regional and central support structure.
Role Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities
- Lead and manage the nursery team to deliver outstanding early years provision
- Ensure full compliance with EYFS, safeguarding, and regulatory standards
- Drive continuous improvement in teaching, learning, and outcomes for children
- Manage staffing, recruitment, performance, and development
- Build strong relationships with families and the local community
- Work closely with regional leadership to deliver quality and occupancy targets
About you
We are looking for someone who brings:
- Proven experience as a Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager in a high-quality setting
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop teams
- Excellent knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted requirements
- A track record of improving outcomes and maintaining high standards
- Confidence working both independently and as part of a wider leadership structure
- A child-centred approach with high expectations for quality
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’re an experienced early years leader looking for a role where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.