Nursery Manager

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.,

• 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're searching for an inspiring, passionate and enthusiastic Nursery Manager to lead our wonderful team and create a nursery full of fun, discovery and exciting learning opportunities! If you hold a Level 3 childcare qualification and have at least two years' leadership experience within an early years setting, we'd love to hear from you.
Bring your leadership sparkle, infectious enthusiasm and strong EYFS knowledge to create an environment where children flourish, families feel welcomed and colleagues are inspired to be their very best., 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.
Desirable
• Montessori qualification
  
  Join Our Team at Montessori by Busy Bees London Hammersmith Ravenscourt - Leading Nursery Group in the UK!, In return, you'll enjoy fantastic rewards, opportunities to develop your career and the chance to make a real difference to little lives every single day. Ready to make your mark? We'd love to meet you!
About Busy Bees At Busy Bees, we're proud to be one of the UK's leading early years providers, with a passion for giving every child the very best start in life through exceptional care, safe and nurturing environments, and high-quality early education. So, what does that mean for you? The opportunity to take the lead, bring your vision to life and make a real impact, with the backing of a large, supportive organisation behind you. You'll benefit from dedicated operational support, fantastic training and development opportunities, and clear career progression pathways to help you reach your full potential. But that's not all! We want you to make your nursery your own. You'll have the autonomy to shape your team, inspire your colleagues and create a setting that reflects your leadership style, while building strong relationships and making a lasting difference within your local community. If you're an ambitious, passionate early years leader ready to take the next exciting step in your career, there's never been a better time to join the Busy Bees family!


• Up to 25% annual salary bonus
• Up to 33 days holiday inlusive of bank holidays
• Your birthday off - our gift to you!
• Christmas Closure - The nursery closes over Christmas, allowing you to enjoy a planned festive break using your annual leave entitlement.
• 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.