At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a vibrant nursery team to inspire and nurture young minds every day.
- Company: Join Busy Bees, the UK's leading nursery group with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy up to £45,000 salary, 33 days holiday, and your birthday off!
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for international travel and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in children's lives while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Level 3 childcare qualification and leadership experience required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 45000 £ per year.
Join Our Team at Busy Bees Trowbridge - Leading Nursery Group in the UK!
We are looking for an amazing Nursery Manager to ignite fun and learning for our children! With your Level 3 childcare qualification and two years of leadership in early years settings, we want you to bring your vibrant energy and EYFS expertise to our team. Exciting rewards await your passion for nurturing young minds!
Busy Bees is the UK's leading early years provider, with nurseries dedicated to giving children the very best start in life through safe, caring, and high-quality early education. You will have the chance to lead your nursery with real confidence, backed by a large, supportive organisation that helps you focus on what you do best. You'll benefit from strong operational support, ongoing training, and clear progression opportunities to grow your career.
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.
About our Nursery Trowbridge, rated Outstanding by Ofsted, has a capacity of 100 children spread across three base rooms: Babies, Toddlers, and Preschool. Our longstanding staff members create a nurturing environment that feels like a home away from home for both children and their families. We utilize the nearby community center as an additional point of safety, ensuring a secure setting.
About the Benefits:
- Up to 25% annual salary bonus
- Up to 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
- Your birthday off - our gift to you!
- Substantial 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 practice in early years with our Global Talent exchange programme.
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:
- 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.
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At Busy Bees Trowbridge, we pride ourselves on being a leading employer in the early years sector, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters creativity and professional growth. With competitive salaries, flexible working hours, and a wealth of benefits including substantial childcare discounts and access to high-quality training, we empower our Nursery Managers to lead with confidence and make a meaningful impact in their community. Join us in creating a nurturing environment where both children and staff thrive, supported by a dedicated team and a strong operational framework.
