Full job descriptionRole Overview: Nursery Manager | Busy Bees Cheltenham Prestubury Road | Salary up to £45,000 plus 25% annual bonus
Bring your leadership, EYFS expertise, and passion for childcare to a nursery where you can truly make a difference every day.
Ready to take the next step in your early years career? We’re looking for an inspiring Nursery Manager with a Level 3 childcare qualification and at least two years of leadership experience to lead our passionate team and create exceptional experiences for children and families.
Rated Good by Ofsted, our 64-place nursery offers a supportive team, strong community links, free staff parking, and a convenient location just minutes from Cheltenham town centre.
Busy Bees Benefits
*Up to 25% annual salary bonus
*Ongoing professional development and career progression
*Our ’Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers
*Up to 33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
*Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!
*Significant Childcare discount
*Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
*Menopause support through Peppy
*Financial support through Salary Finance
*Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
*Cycle to Work scheme
*Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon
*Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
*Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices.
But wait, there’s more! You’ll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.
Role Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities *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.
Required Qualifications: About you *We are looking for a passionate and ambitious Nursery Manager whose primary goal is to deliver the highest standards of childcare and early years education.
*You will be resourceful, commercially minded, have strong leadership ability and excellent communication skills.
*You will have strong organisational skills with a keen attention to detail and be able to prioritise your workload effectively.
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 and join a nursery where your leadership can inspire children, empower your team, and shape brighter futures!