Nursery Manager

Company: Busy Bees
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Location: Southend on Sea
Job Description:

Role Overview:

  Build SomethingAmazing from Day One at BusyBees!   

 

This is your chance to lead, shape, andcreate something trulyspecial! Busy Bees is openinga brand-new 81 place nursery inShoeburyness this Winter, and we’relooking for a visionary NurseryManager to set the tone andestablish excellence from day one, giving our children the beststart in life.

 

 Your Opportunity to Make aMark

 

 Shape thenursery’s culture & vision – From the firstday, your ideas will bring this brand-newsetting to life

🛠 Build apassionate team – Lead, inspire, and developeducators who share your dedication

 Createengaging learning experiences – Set upactivities, spaces, and routines that nurture youngminds

🚀 Driveinnovation – Implement fresh approaches thatmake your nursery a beacon of excellence inearly childhood education

 

Your Rewards &Benefits

 

 Competitivesalary – upto £45,000 perannum, plus up to 25% annualsalary bonus

 Birthdayoff –Because YOU deserve aspecial day!

 Significantchildcare discount – Supporting your familywhile shaping young futures

 Up to 33days holiday – Including bankholidays!

 Enhancedfamily leave & wellbeing support – Plusmenopause support through Peppy

🚴 Cycle toWork scheme – Because a healthy commute is ahappy commute

 Travelopportunities – Gain international experienceand discover new childcare practices

Why Busy Bees?

 You’ll bevalued, celebrated, and empowered to createsomething extraordinary

 Lead aforward-thinkingnursery where your visionmatters

 Work in abeautifully designed setting that inspires bothchildren and educators

Role Responsibilities:

Your KeyResponsibilities

 

 Lead &Inspire – Drive excellence, empower your team,and cultivate a culture of passion andinnovation

 QualityImprovement – Elevate educational programs,refine operational processes, andmaintain exceptionalstandards

🛡️ Compliance& Safety – Ensure a secure, nurturing spacethat meets all regulatoryrequirements

 FinancialOversight – Manage budgets and resourceseffectively to drive sustainability andgrowth

 Engagement& Community –Build strong, lastingrelationships with parents, staff, and thewider community

🚀 ProfessionalDevelopment – Support, mentor, and nurture yourteam, fostering a culture of growth andexcellence.

Required Qualifications:

AboutYou

 

 Committedto Excellence – Your top priority isdelivering outstanding childcare and early yearseducation

 Resourceful& Business-Savvy – Youbalance commercialawareness with heartfeltleadership

 InspiringLeader & Communicator – You motivate yourteam and build strongrelationships with staff andfamilies

 HighlyOrganised & Detail-Oriented – You thrive ina dynamic environment, managingpriorities with precision

 

Qualifications &Experience

 

 RecognisedEarly Years Qualification – NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip,CACHE Dip in Childcare, or NVQ Level 3

 ProvenExperience – Previous leadership asa Nursery Manager or Assistant NurseryManager

 StrongLeadership & Communication Skills – Inspireand support a team to create a nurturing environment

 Commitmentto High-Quality Early Education – Passionateabout fostering engaging learningexperiences

 

This is morethan a job—it’s a once-in-a-lifetimeopportunity to set up a nursery from the groundup and create a legacy of excellence, joy, anddiscovery.

 

Be part of something new—leadboldly, inspire deeply, and thrive with Busy Bees!

Posted: September 10th, 2026