Nursery Manager
Join Our Team as a Nursery Manager!
Location: Montessori by Busy Bees West Hampstead Fortune Green
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum (DOE)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Flexible Working Options: Choose between 40 hours over 5 days or 32 hours over 4 days
Additional Perk: Free Private Parking Space
About Us
At Busy Bees, we pride ourselves on being the UK’s leading early years provider. Our mission is to give children the best start in life through safe, caring, and high-quality early education.
As a Nursery Manager, you’ll lead with confidence, supported by a robust organization that allows you to focus on what you do best. Enjoy strong operational support, ongoing training, and clear pathways for career progression.
Here, you’ll have the freedom to shape your nursery in a way that reflects your leadership style and positively impacts your local community. If you’re a passionate early years professional ready for your next step, this is your chance to grow with us!
Why This Role is Unique
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager ready to step into a full Nursery Manager role. You’ll take full leadership responsibility for a nursery, backed by a strong regional team and central support.
We’re looking for someone who excels in their current deputy role and is eager to embrace broader ownership, decision-making, and leadership accountability. You’ll enjoy autonomy from day one, supported by a structure designed to help you succeed without micromanagement.
About Busy Bees West Hampstead Fortune Green
- High-performing nursery rated Good by Ofsted
- Caring for up to 40 children
- Purpose-built rooms tailored to each age group
- A unique blend of Montessori-style learning, sensory play, and creative activities
- Conveniently located near West Hampstead station with access to Jubilee line, London Overground, Thameslink services, and bus routes 139, 328, C11
- Adjacent to Fortune Green Park, perfect for outdoor exploration and learning
- Enjoy a planned festive break with our Christmas Closure policy
Benefits That Matter
- Up to 25% annual salary bonus
- Up to 33 days holiday including bank holidays
- Private parking space provided
- Your birthday off – our gift to you!
- 50% 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
- Support for menopause & mental health, 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 practices in early years with our Global Talent Exchange Programme
Your Role Responsibilities
- Step into full Nursery Manager responsibility for a well-supported setting
- Lead and develop a high-performing early years team
- Ensure high standards of care, education, safeguarding, and compliance
- Drive continuous improvement in practice and outcomes for children
- Take ownership of staffing, performance, and day-to-day operations
- Build strong relationships with families and your local community
- Collaborate with regional leadership to support quality and occupancy goals
Are You the Right Fit?
We’re looking for a Deputy Manager ready for progression who can demonstrate:
- Strong, proven performance in a Deputy Nursery Manager role (preferably supernumerary)
- Confidence in leading rooms, staff, or key areas of a setting
- Solid understanding of EYFS and Ofsted expectations
- Experience supporting inspections or quality improvement work
- The ability to lead teams, influence practice, and manage responsibility
- A clear ambition to step into full nursery leadership
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, organizational, and communication skills
- A focus on delivering high-quality childcare and early education
- Montessori qualification desirable but not essential
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you are a Deputy Nursery Manager eager to advance your career, we would love to hear from you!
