Nursery Manager

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd; St Albans; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in St Albans seeks a passionate Nursery Manager to create a nurturing environment for children. This role requires a Level 3 childcare qualification and leadership experience. The ideal candidate will enhance educational programs, ensure compliance, and build strong community relationships. Benefits include up to 25% annual bonus, competitive salary, and extensive professional development opportunities. Join us to make a difference in children's lives and support a vibrant team.

Benefits

Up to 25% annual salary bonus

Competitive salary

Up to 33 days holiday

Your birthday off

Significant childcare discount

Ongoing training and leadership development

Enhanced family leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Financial wellbeing support

Cycle to Work scheme

Workplace pension

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Drive excellence and motivate your team.
• Enhance educational programs and operational processes.
• Ensure a safe and secure environment, meeting all regulations.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and the community.
• Foster team growth to provide exceptional care.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Nursery Manager Job Opportunity – Busy Bees St Albans Bernard Street

Join the UK’s Leading Nursery Group

Are you an inspiring Nursery Manager ready to lead with heart, creativity and purpose? At Busy Bees, we’re looking for a passionate early years professional to create a joyful, nurturing environment where children, families and teams truly thrive.

With your Level 3 childcare qualification, strong EYFS knowledge, and at least two years’ leadership experience in an early years setting, you’ll play a vital role in shaping exceptional learning experiences and supporting your team to be the very best they can be.

About Busy Bees

Busy Bees is the UK’s leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and an expanding global presence. Our mission is simple but powerful: to give every child the best start in life.

We’re proud to be recognised for our positive workplace culture, where every colleague feels valued, supported and empowered to grow.

Why Work at Busy Bees?

At Busy Bees, you’ll be supported to lead with confidence and creativity. You’ll work with our Bee Curious curriculum, designed to nurture curiosity, confidence and a lifelong love of learning in every child.

We invest in our people, offering clear career pathways, ongoing professional development, and a collaborative environment where your voice matters.

Making a Difference Together

Through our long-standing partnership with BBC Children in Need, our teams have meaningful opportunities to give back to the community and make a real difference in children’s lives beyond the nursery walls.

About Our Nursery – St Albans Bernard Street

Busy Bees St Albans Bernard Street is a warm, welcoming nursery rated Good by Ofsted, with places for 63 children. Our experienced, long-standing team is deeply committed to providing high-quality early education and building strong connections with local schools and food banks.

Conveniently located just 20 minutes from St Albans City Station and 10 minutes from the shopping centre, the nursery also offers free parking, making it easily accessible for both families and staff. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a close-knit, community-focused setting.

Busy Bees Benefits

We believe our people deserve to feel supported, rewarded and celebrated.

• Up to 25% annual salary bonus

• Competitive salary

• Up to 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

• Your birthday off – our gift to you 🎉

• Significant childcare discount

• Ongoing training, leadership development and career progression

• Enhanced family leave and return-to-work bonus

• Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders

• Menopause support through Peppy

• Financial wellbeing support via Salary Finance

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Workplace pension through Cushon

• Discounted Private Medical Insurance

• Opportunities to work and learn internationally

Hive Benefits & Wellbeing Platform

You’ll also enjoy full access to Hive, our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, featuring:

• A wide range of retail discounts

• A dedicated Wellbeing Hub for physical and mental health support

• Celebrating You, recognising the achievements of our teams

• Grow With Us, showcasing development and training opportunities to help you thrive

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.

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!