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Posted 12 August, 2026

Nursery Manager

Busy Bees Nurseries
Kempston, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Role Overview: Join Busy Bees Bedford Nursery Manager - From £45,000.00 plus 25% annual bonusAre you an inspiring early years leader ready to guide a passionate team and create exceptional learning experiences? Busy Bees Bedford is looking for a motivated Nursery Manager to join them in giving our children the best start in life.Fantastic Busy Bees BenefitsWe offer a generous, industry-leading benefits package, including:Up to 25% annual salary bonusUp to 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)Your birthday off our treat!50% childcare discountContinuous training and development to help you grow your careerAccess to the Hive Benefits & Wellbeing Hub with huge retail discountsEnhanced family leave and a return-to-work bonusMenopause support via PeppySalary Finance for financial wellbeingEmployee Assistance Programme with Mental Health First AidersCycle to Work schemeWorkplace pension with CushonDiscounted Private Medical InsuranceOpportunities to travel internationally and learn from Busy Bees nurseries around the worldAnd thats not all! Through the Hive platform, youll also find wellbeing tools, development resources, team recognition features through Celebrating You , and a dedicated Grow with Us area full of exciting learning opportunities.About the RoleAs Nursery Manager at our Bedford Elstow setting, youll bring your creativity, energy, and expertise to:Lead and inspire your teamDeliver high-quality childcare in line with the EYFSBuild strong partnerships with familiesCreate safe, stimulating environments that nurture curiosity and confidenceYoull also benefit from our Bee Curious curriculum , designed to encourageexploration, discovery, and joyful learning.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 be part of our dynamic team!TPBN1_UKTJ