Job Description

Role Overview:

Nursery Manager

Early Years Leadership Opportunity | Ofsted Outstanding Nursery | Up to 50,000 + Bonus

Are you an experienced and passionate childcare professional ready to take the next step in your early years career?

Busy Bees Chelmsford

is looking for an enthusiastic and confident

Nursery Manager

to lead our thriving, high-quality setting.



If you're an inspiring leader with a

Level 3 childcare qualification

and at least

two years of leadership experience

within the early years sector, we'd love to hear from you.

About Busy Bees Chelmsford

Busy Bees Chelmsford is an

Ofsted-rated Outstanding nursery

with capacity for 99 children. Just a five-minute walk from Chelmsford town centre and transport links, it's ideally located and easily accessible. Our experienced, friendly team creates a warm, collaborative environment where both children and staff thrive. With regular outdoor adventures and a flexible

four-day working week

, it's a fantastic place to grow your career in early years education.

Busy Bees Benefits

Salary up to 50,000 per annum 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.

About Us

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured.

Why Work at Busy Bees?

As Nursery Manager, you'll be supported to lead your team with confidence while delivering high-quality early years education. You'll have access to our unique

Bee Curious curriculum

, designed to inspire children's curiosity and development, along with structured leadership training and ongoing career growth opportunities.




Role Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities as Nursery Manager:

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 required for Nursery Manager:

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!