Nursery Manager

Busy Bees In Portishead; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in Leeds is seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to deliver high standards of childcare and early years education. You will lead a dedicated team while ensuring compliance with all regulations and enhancing educational programs. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 childcare qualification, strong leadership skills, and a passion for inspiring young children. This role offers competitive salary, career progression, and significant employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 25% annual salary bonus

Up to 33 days’ holiday

Childcare discount

Career progression

Access to Hive benefits hub

Enhanced family leave

Menopause support

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• 2 years of leadership experience in early years settings.
• Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager.
• Focus on delivering high-quality childcare and early education.

Responsibilities

• Drive excellence and motivate your team.
• Enhance educational programs and operational processes.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification (NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip, NVQ)

Job description

Join Busy Bees Leeds Farsley as Our Next Nursery Manager!

Are you a dedicated Nursery Manager ready to spark joy and learning in young children? If you hold a Level 3 childcare qualification and have two years’ leadership experience in early years settings, we want your passion, creativity, and EYFS expertise on our team. Bring your vibrant energy to Busy Bees—and enjoy exciting rewards as you help shape little futures.

Why Busy Bees?

As the UK’s number one nursery group with almost 400 nurseries nationwideb>, Busy Bees is driven by one mission: to give every child the best start in life. We’re proud of our award‑winning workplace culture, where every team member is valued, supported, and encouraged to grow.

Join us and discover our signature Bee Curious Curriculum, designed to inspire curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

Our Charitable Commitment

We’re proud partners of BBC Children in Need, giving you opportunities to get involved in fundraising and community initiatives that make a real difference to children across the UK.

About Busy Bees Leeds Farsley

Busy Bees Leeds Farsley—rated Good by Ofsted—supports up to 50 children and provides dedicated age‑specific learning areas to support development from babies through to preschool. Our experienced and caring team is committed to providing exciting play opportunities, tailored to each stage of a child’s learning journey.

Location highlights:

• Situted on Priesthorpe Road in Farsley
• Just a 20‑minute drive from Leeds and Bradford city centre
• New Pudsey train station only a 20‑minute walk away
• Local bus routes (9, 16, 16A, 80) just a 10‑minute walk
• Free on‑site parking for added convenience

Busy Bees Employee Benefits

We believe in celebrating and supporting our employees. As a Nursery Manager, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive salary
• Up to 25% annual salary bonus
• Up to 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off
• Childcare discount
• Career progression and ongoing professional training
• Access to our Hive benefits and wellbeing hub, packed with retail discounts
• Enhanced family leave and return‑to‑work bonus
• Menopause support via Peppy
• Salary finance tools for financial wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Workplace pension access through Cushon
• Discounted Private Medical Insurance
• Amazing opportunities to travel overseas, learn new practices, and explore other cultures

And there’s even more…

With our Hive platform, you’ll enjoy:

• A vast range of retail discounts
• A Wellbeing Hub filled with resources to support your mental and physical health
• Celebrating You, highlighting how we recognise and reward our teams
• A dedicated Grow With Us area offering continuous learning and development opportunities

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!