At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a nursery, inspire a team, and ensure high-quality care for children.
- Company: Join Busy Bees, a nurturing environment with a strong support network.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, bonuses, generous holiday, and childcare discounts.
- Other info: Dynamic setting with opportunities for professional growth and international travel.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Deputy Manager and a passion for early years education.
The predicted salary is between 37125 - 45375 £ per year.
Role Overview: Nursery Manager (Development Opportunity for High-Performing Deputies) £35,000-£40,000 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 Busy Bees Leicester Oadby:
Busy Bees Leicester Oadby is a lovely, welcoming nursery, proudly rated Good by Ofsted, with capacity for up to 52 children. Established in 2000, our purpose-built nursery has been thoughtfully designed all on one level, creating a friendly, happy and nurturing environment where children feel safe, settled and ready to explore. Our nursery features three spacious and inviting rooms, offering plenty of space for little ones to play, discover, learn and develop at their own pace. Every day brings new opportunities to spark curiosity, build confidence and create those special early years memories! And there's an added bonus for our colleagues – free staff parking, making your daily commute that little bit easier. With its welcoming atmosphere, established setting and close-knit nursery environment, Leicester Oadby is a wonderful place to lead, inspire and make a real difference to children's lives. Come and be part of our Busy Bees family and help our little learners shine!
Role 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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