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Nursery Manager

Busy BeesGloucester, Gloucestershire🇬🇧United Kingdom

Quick overview

Salary£45k/yr
SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeOn Site
LocationGloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Mental Health

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
Required Qualifications:

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.

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