Job Description

Nursery Manager - Busy Bees Ipswich Pinewood

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Location:

Ipswich Pinewood, Suffolk

Contract:

Full Time, Permanent

Salary:

Competitive + up to 25% annual bonus + excellent benefits

Join Our Team at Busy Bees - The UK's Leading Nursery Group

Are you a passionate

Nursery Manager

ready to inspire children and lead a dedicated team? With your

Level 3 childcare qualification

and at least

two years' leadership experience

in early years, we'd love for you to bring your energy, EYFS expertise, and creativity to our Busy Bees family.
This is your chance to make a real impact in a supportive, award-winning organisation that puts children, families, and colleagues first.

About Busy Bees

With nearly

400 nurseries across the UK

and more internationally, Busy Bees is the country's leading childcare provider. Since 1983, we've been dedicated to giving every child the best start in life. Our workplace culture has won awards, and we're proud to ensure every member of our team feels valued, supported, and celebrated.

About Our Ipswich Pinewood Nursery

Ofsted-rated

Good

with capacity for 103 children Longstanding, passionate staff who treat every child as their own Excellent transport links - main bus routes nearby and just 5 minutes from the Copdock roundabout (A12 & A14) Free onsite parking for staff A nurturing, welcoming environment where you can truly thrive as a leader

Why Join Busy Bees?

When you join our team, you'll benefit from:

Up to 25% annual salary bonus

Ongoing professional development and career progression Your birthday off, plus up to 33 days holiday (inc. bank holidays) Significant childcare discount Retail savings & discounts through our Hivebenefits hub Opportunities to travel, learn, and experience childcare globally via our talent exchange programme Health & wellbeing support: EAP, Mental Health First Aiders, Menopause support (Peppy), discounted PMI Cycle to Work scheme, pension support, and financial wellbeing tools
And much more - from enhanced family leave to recognition programmes and a dedicated Grow With Us development pathway.

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!