Job Description

Role Overview:

Nursery Manager - Busy Bees Winchester Sutton Scotney

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Outstanding Ofsted Nursery | Competitive Salary | Up to 25% Annual Bonus

Join Busy Bees - the UK's Leading Nursery Group

We're looking for an

exceptional Nursery Manager

to lead our

Outstanding-rated

Busy Bees nursery in

Winchester Sutton Scotney

. If you're an experienced early years leader with a

Level 3 childcare qualification

, strong

EYFS knowledge

, and a passion for inspiring teams and children alike, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
At Busy Bees, you'll have the opportunity to ignite curiosity, champion quality childcare, and create a nurturing environment where both children and colleagues thrive.

About Busy Bees

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Busy Bees is the

UK's leading nursery group

, with nearly

400 nurseries across the UK and internationally

. Our purpose is simple:

to give every child the best start in life

.
We're proud to be recognised for our

award-winning workplace culture

, where every team member feels

heard, valued, and supported

. When you join Busy Bees, you join a community that truly invests in its people.

Why Choose Busy Bees?

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We empower our Nursery Managers to lead with confidence and creativity. You'll work with our innovative

Bee Curious curriculum

, designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and support outstanding early years outcomes.
You'll also benefit from a strong support network, ongoing professional development, and clear career progression opportunities within a growing organisation.

Our Nursery - Busy Bees Winchester Sutton Scotney

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Busy Bees Winchester Sutton Scotney is a

beautiful converted chapel nursery

, proudly rated

Outstanding by Ofsted

, with places for up to

69 children

.
Located just

10 minutes from Winchester and Andover

, the nursery is easily accessible from the

A34, A303, and surrounding villages

. As a village nursery, we enjoy strong links with the local community and regularly explore the picturesque area with our children.
Our

longstanding, dedicated staff team

brings a wealth of experience, creativity, and passion--making this a truly special place to lead.

Key Benefits of Working at Busy Bees

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Up to 25% annual salary bonus

Up to 33 days holiday

, including bank holidays

Your birthday off

- our gift to you

Significant childcare discount

Ongoing professional development

and career progression Enhanced family leave and

return-to-work bonus

Menopause support through

Peppy

Financial wellbeing support via

Salary Finance

Employee Assistance Programme &

Mental Health First Aiders

Cycle to Work

scheme Workplace pension through

Cushon

Discounted

Private Medical Insurance

Opportunities to

travel internationally

, experience new cultures, and learn best practice across our global nurseries

You'll also gain access to

Hive

, our all-in-one Benefits and Wellbeing platform, offering:Huge retail discounts to help your money go further A dedicated

Wellbeing Hub

supporting physical and mental health

Celebrating You

- recognition and rewards for our people

Grow With Us

- tailored learning, development, and leadership pathways to help you thrive at Busy Bees

Our Community & Charity Commitment

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Through our long-standing partnership with

BBC Children in Need

, you'll have opportunities to get involved in fundraising and community initiatives that make a real difference to children's lives.


Role Responsibilities:

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.

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:

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!