Nursery Manager

Join Our Team as a Nursery Manager!

Position: Nursery Manager – Busy Bees Rugby (Ofsted Outstanding)

Salary: Up to £45,000 plus a 25% annual bonus

About Us: Busy Bees is a leading UK nursery group known for its commitment to high-quality childcare and exceptional early years education. We are on the lookout for an experienced Nursery Manager to lead our Ofsted Outstanding nursery in Rugby. If you’re passionate about inspiring teams and making a difference in children's lives, we want to hear from you!

Why Join Busy Bees?

• Competitive salary with up to 25% annual bonus
• Generous holiday allowance of up to 33 days (including bank holidays)
• Enjoy your birthday off every year!
• Receive a 50% childcare discount
• Clear career progression and ongoing training opportunities
• Enhanced family leave and return-to-work bonus
• Wellbeing support through Peppy, Salary Finance, and EAP
• Participate in our Cycle to Work scheme and pension plan
• Access to the Hive benefits platform
• Opportunities to learn and grow within our global network

About Busy Bees Rugby

• A purpose-built, Outstanding nursery
• Capacity for 84 children
• A long-standing, experienced staff team
• Free on-site parking and a bus stop right outside
• Enjoy staff lunches available for just 50p
• A warm, community-focused culture

Role Responsibilities

As our Nursery Manager, you will:

• Lead and motivate a dedicated early years team
• Ensure outstanding childcare and EYFS-aligned practices
• Drive quality improvement and operational excellence
• Manage budgets, resources, and compliance
• Build strong relationships with families and the local community

What We’re Looking For

• Level 3 childcare qualification (NNEB, BTEC, CACHE, NVQ)
• Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Manager
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• A passion for delivering outstanding early years education

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and become our next Outstanding Nursery Manager!