Nursery Manager

Role Overview

Nursery Manager - Busy Bees Cheadle Hulme

Salary: Up to £40,000.00 plus a 25% bonus

Hours: 40 hours over 4 days

About the Benefits

• Up to 25% annual salary bonus
• Up to 33 days holiday, including bank holidays
• 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
• 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 practices in early years with our Global Talent Exchange Programme

About Our Nursery

Our Ofsted Good nursery cares for up to 116 children in a warm, welcoming environment. Here’s what you’ll love about this setting:

• Supportive, dedicated staff team
• Convenient location near the A34 and major motorways
• Cheadle Hulme station just four minutes away
• Free on-site parking for families and staff

Role Responsibilities

As a Nursery Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing the nursery team to deliver outstanding early years provision
• Ensuring full compliance with EYFS, safeguarding, and regulatory standards
• Driving continuous improvement in teaching, learning, and outcomes for children
• Managing staffing, recruitment, performance, and development
• Building strong relationships with families and the local community
• Working closely with regional leadership to achieve quality and occupancy targets

Required Qualifications

About You: 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

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

About Busy Bees

Busy Bees is the UK’s leading early years provider, dedicated to giving children the very best start in life through safe, caring, and high-quality early education.

This means you’ll have 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.

Apply Now

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!