Nursery Manager

Role Overview:

Join Our Team at Busy Bees Milton Keynes Oldbrook - Leading Nursery Group in the UK!
Salary £44,000 plus up to 25% annual salary bonus

Lead. Inspire. Grow. Make a difference.

Are you a passionate and experienced early years leader ready to take the next exciting step in your career?

At Busy Bees, we know that truly exceptional nurseries start with brilliant leaders! As a Nursery Manager, you'll have the opportunity to take the lead, inspire and develop your own team, and create a wonderful environment where children flourish, families feel valued and colleagues are encouraged to shine.

This is your chance to bring your vision to life, shape your nursery's culture and make a lasting impact on the children and families you support every day.

And you won't be doing it alone! With the backing of a trusted national nursery group, you'll benefit from dedicated support, valuable expertise and fantastic opportunities to develop your leadership career.

Ready to make your mark, unlock your team's potential and take your career to new heights? We'd love to welcome you to the Busy Bees family!

Why Busy Bees?

• Grow your career
  We're passionate about developing our people. From leadership training to clear progression pathways, we'll support you to build your skills and take your career wherever you want it to go.
• Lead and inspire your team
  Create a positive, inclusive environment where your team can thrive. You'll coach, motivate and develop your colleagues, helping them reach their full potential.
• Make your mark
  Every Busy Bees nursery is unique. We'll give you the autonomy to lead your nursery, bring your ideas to life and create an environment where children can learn, explore and flourish.
• Make a difference
  You'll play a key role in giving children the best possible start in life, while building strong relationships with families and your local community.
• Never feel like you're doing it alone
  You'll have the backing of your Nursery Support and Regional teams, giving you access to guidance, expertise and resources whenever you need them.

About Busy Bees Oldbrook

Busy Bees Oldbrook is a fantastic, spacious and purpose-built nursery in Milton Keynes, ideally located close to local amenities and Milton Keynes Central train station, making it a convenient place to work and grow your career.

Our nursery has been thoughtfully designed with little learners at the heart of everything we do. The single-storey layout and welcoming, smaller base rooms create a lovely home-from-home atmosphere where children feel safe, settled and supported.

Each space provides opportunities for children to explore, play, build confidence and develop new skills, with our dedicated team creating exciting experiences to help every child reach their full potential.

At Oldbrook, it's all about creating a warm, nurturing environment where little minds can flourish and colleagues can make a real difference every day!

About the Benefits

• Up to 25% annual salary bonus
• Up to 33 days holiday inclusive of 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 practise in early years with our Global Talent exchange programme.

Role Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the nursery team to deliver outstanding early years provision
• Ensure full compliance with EYFS, safeguarding, and regulatory standards
• Drive continuous improvement in teaching, learning, and outcomes for children
• Manage staffing, recruitment, performance, and development
• Build strong relationships with families and the local community
• Work closely with regional leadership to deliver 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.

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.