Job Description

Nursery Manager Job Opportunity - Busy Bees St Albans Bernard Street

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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!