Role Overview:

Nursery Manager (Development Opportunity for High-Performing Deputies) £35,000-£40,000,000 per annum DOE

About the benefits

Up to 25% annual salary bonus
Up to 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)
Your birthday off – our gift to you!
Substantial childcare discount
Ongoing professional development & training
Enhanced family leave & return-to-work bonus
Menopause 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 practices in early years education with our talent exchange programme
Access to our Hive benefits platform – with exclusive retail discounts and wellbeing resources

And that’s just the beginning! Our Hive Wellbeing Hub also offers mental health support, a dedicated Celebrating You space to recognise your achievements, and a Grow With Us programme to fuel your career ambitions.

About the opportunity and why this role is different

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager who is ready to progress into a full Nursery Manager role.
You will take full leadership responsibility for a nursery, supported by a strong regional team and central support teams.
We are looking for someone who is already performing at a high level in a deputy role and is ready to step into broader ownership, decision-making, and leadership accountability.
You will be trusted with autonomy from day one, supported by a strong regional and central structure designed to help you succeed, not micro-manage you.

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Leicester Oadby is rated "Good" by Ofsted and has a capacity of 52 children. Opened in 2000, our purpose-built nursery is designed on one level, creating a welcoming, friendly, and happy environment for children. The facility features three spacious rooms, providing ample space for play and learning. Free parking is available for staff.

Role Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities

Step into full Nursery Manager responsibility for a well-supported setting
Lead and develop a high-performing early years team
Ensure high standards of care, education, safeguarding, and compliance
Drive continuous improvement in practice and outcomes for children
Take ownership of staffing, performance, and day-to-day operations
Build strong relationships with families and your local community
Work with regional leadership to support quality and occupancy goals

Required Qualifications:

About you

We are looking for a Deputy Manager who is ready for progression and can demonstrate:

Strong, proven performance in a Deputy Nursery Manager role preferably supernumery
Confidence leading rooms, staff, or key areas of a setting
Solid understanding of EYFS and Ofsted expectations
Experience supporting inspections or quality improvement work
The ability to lead teams, influence practice, and manage responsibility
A clear ambition to step into full nursery leadership

You may already be acting up into manager responsibilities or leading significant areas of your current setting.

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 are a Deputy Nursery Manager ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

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