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
Free Private Parking Space
About Us
At Busy Bees, we are proud to be the UK’s leading early years provider, dedicated to giving children the best start in life through safe, caring, and high-quality early education. Join us and lead your nursery with confidence, supported by a large, nurturing organization that allows you to focus on what you do best.
With strong operational support, ongoing training, and clear progression opportunities, you’ll have the chance to grow your career while shaping your setting to reflect your leadership style and make a real impact in your community. If you’re a passionate early years professional ready for your next step, this is your opportunity to thrive 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 will:
- Take full leadership responsibility for a well-supported nursery.
- Be backed by a strong regional team and central support.
- Enjoy autonomy from day one, with a structure designed to help you succeed.
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
- Bus routes 139, 328, C11
- Adjacent to Fortune Green Park, perfect for outdoor exploration.
- Christmas Closure – Enjoy a planned festive break using your annual leave.
- A welcoming and inspiring center where children thrive and reach their full potential.
Benefits of Joining Us
- 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 Key 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.
About You
We are 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!
