Nursery Manager
Role Overview:
We’re Hiring a Nursery Manager at Busy Bees Fulham!
Are you the kind of person who sings no matter how out of tune, knows the EYFS like the back of your hand, and can turn a rainy day into a jungle adventure with nothing but a tarpaulin and imagination?
If that’s a yes – then Busy Bees Fulham wants you to join our hive!
About the Role
We’re looking for an amazing Nursery Manager to bring energy, leadership, and a whole lot of heart to our beautiful Fulham nursery. With your Level 3 childcare qualification and at least two years of early years leadership experience, you’ll lead a talented team, champion our Bee Curious curriculum, and make every day magical for our children.
About Us
Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured.
Our Charitable Commitment
Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.
About our Nursery
Located near Parsons Green in Southwest London, our Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ nursery is a buzzing, welcoming space for up to 130 children. We’ve got: A dance studio for little twirls and big moves
An outdoor garden made for messy play and mini adventuresA warm, diverse team that supports, celebrates, and uplifts one another and so much more!
Busy Bees Benefits- Up to 25% annual salary bonus
- Competitive salary
- Ongoing professional development and career progression
- Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers
- Up to 33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
- Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!
- Significant Childcare discount
- Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus
- Menopause support through Peppy
- Financial support through Salary Finance
- Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon
- Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
- Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices.
A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.
Role Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead & Inspire: Drive excellence and motivate your team.
- Quality Improvement: Enhance educational programs and operational processes.
- Compliance: Ensure a safe and secure environment, meeting all regulations.
- Financial Oversight: Manage budgets and resources effectively.
- Engagement: Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and the community.
- Professional Development: Foster team growth to provide exceptional care.
Required Qualifications:
About you:
- We are looking for a passionate and ambitious Nursery Manager whose primary goal is to deliver the highest standards of childcare and early years education.
- You will be resourceful, commercially minded, have strong leadership ability and excellent communication skills.
- You will have strong organisational skills with a keen attention to detail and be able to prioritise your workload effectively.
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.
Apply now and be part of our dynamic team!