Nursery Manager - #188468
Busy Bees Nurseries
Date: 5 days ago
City: Trowbridge
Contract type: Intern
Join Our Team at Busy Bees Trowbridge – Leading Nursery Group in the UK!
Salary - Up to £45,000 per annum DOE
Flexible hours: 40 hours, over 4/5 days
We are looking for an amazing Nursery Manager to ignite fun and learning for our children! With your Level 3 childcare qualification and two years of leadership in early years settings, we want you to bring your vibrant energy and EYFS expertise to our team. Exciting rewards await your passion for nurturing young minds!
About Busy Bees
Busy Bees is the UK’s leading early years providers, with nurseries dedicated to giving children the very best start in life through safe, caring, and high-quality early education.
What this means for you is the chance to lead your nursery with real confidence, backed by a large, supportive organisation that helps you focus on what you do best. You’ll benefit from strong operational support, ongoing training, and clear progression opportunities to grow your career.
You’ll also have the freedom to shape your setting in a way that reflects your leadership style and makes a real difference in your local community. If you’re a passionate early years professional ready for your next step, this is your opportunity to grow with us.
About The Role
This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the nursery, including quality of education, staff leadership, safeguarding, and operational performance.
You will have the autonomy to shape your team, culture, and practice, supported by a dedicated regional and central support structure.
About Our Nursery
Trowbridge, rated Outstanding by Ofsted, has a capacity of 100 children spread across three base rooms: Babies, Toddlers, and Preschool. Our longstanding staff members create a nurturing environment that feels like a home away from home for both children and their families. We utilize the nearby community center as an additional point of safety, ensuring a secure setting. Located on the Paxcroft Mead estate, Busy Bees Trowbridge is surrounded by a variety of shops and community hubs on one side and a large park grass area on the other, providing a vibrant community atmosphere for our nursery.
About The Benefits
We are looking for someone who brings:
If you’re an experienced early years leader looking for a role where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Salary - Up to £45,000 per annum DOE
Flexible hours: 40 hours, over 4/5 days
We are looking for an amazing Nursery Manager to ignite fun and learning for our children! With your Level 3 childcare qualification and two years of leadership in early years settings, we want you to bring your vibrant energy and EYFS expertise to our team. Exciting rewards await your passion for nurturing young minds!
About Busy Bees
Busy Bees is the UK’s leading early years providers, with nurseries dedicated to giving children the very best start in life through safe, caring, and high-quality early education.
What this means for you is the chance to lead your nursery with real confidence, backed by a large, supportive organisation that helps you focus on what you do best. You’ll benefit from strong operational support, ongoing training, and clear progression opportunities to grow your career.
You’ll also have the freedom to shape your setting in a way that reflects your leadership style and makes a real difference in your local community. If you’re a passionate early years professional ready for your next step, this is your opportunity to grow with us.
About The Role
This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the nursery, including quality of education, staff leadership, safeguarding, and operational performance.
You will have the autonomy to shape your team, culture, and practice, supported by a dedicated regional and central support structure.
About Our Nursery
Trowbridge, rated Outstanding by Ofsted, has a capacity of 100 children spread across three base rooms: Babies, Toddlers, and Preschool. Our longstanding staff members create a nurturing environment that feels like a home away from home for both children and their families. We utilize the nearby community center as an additional point of safety, ensuring a secure setting. Located on the Paxcroft Mead estate, Busy Bees Trowbridge is surrounded by a variety of shops and community hubs on one side and a large park grass area on the other, providing a vibrant community atmosphere for our nursery.
About The Benefits
- Up to 25% annual salary bonus
- Up to 33 days holiday inlusive of bank holidays
- Your birthday off – our gift to you!
- Substantial Childcare discount
- Full central support (HR, Recruitment, Quality, Safety etc)
- Access to high quality training and leadership development
- Clear progression pathways into area management and wider operational roles
- Enhanced family leave & return to work bonus
- Menopause & Mental health support, financial wellbeing tools, and a 24/7 Employee assistance programme
- Cycle to work scheme & easy access pension plan
- Discounted Private Medical insurance
- Opportunities to travel internationally and explore best practise in early years with our Global Talent exchange programme.
- Lead and manage the nursery team to deliver outstanding early years provision
- Ensure full compliance with EYFS, safeguarding, and regulatory standards
- Drive continuous improvement in teaching, learning, and outcomes for children
- Manage staffing, recruitment, performance, and development
- Build strong relationships with families and the local community
- Work closely with regional leadership to deliver quality and occupancy targets
We are looking for someone who brings:
- Proven experience as a Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager in a high-quality setting
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop teams
- Excellent knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted requirements
- A track record of improving outcomes and maintaining high standards
- Confidence working both independently and as part of a wider leadership structure
- A child-centred approach with high expectations for quality
- 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.
If you’re an experienced early years leader looking for a role where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
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