Role Overview:
Nursery Manager (Development Opportunity for High-Performing Deputies) £35,000-£40,000,000 per annum DOE
About the benefits
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Up to 25% annual salary bonus
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Up to 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)
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Your birthday off – our gift to you!
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Substantial childcare discount
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Ongoing professional development & training
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Enhanced family leave & return-to-work bonus
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Menopause support, financial wellbeing tools, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
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Cycle to Work scheme & easy-access pension plan
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Discounted private medical insurance
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Opportunities to travel internationally and explore best practices in early years education with our talent exchange programme
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Access to our Hive benefits platform – with exclusive retail discounts and wellbeing resources
And that’s just the beginning! Our Hive Wellbeing Hub also offers mental health support, a dedicated Celebrating You space to recognise your achievements, and a Grow With Us programme to fuel your career ambitions.
About the opportunity and why this role is different
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This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager who is ready to progress into a full Nursery Manager role.
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You will take full leadership responsibility for a nursery, supported by a strong regional team and central support teams.
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We are looking for someone who is already performing at a high level in a deputy role and is ready to step into broader ownership, decision-making, and leadership accountability.
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You will be trusted with autonomy from day one, supported by a strong regional and central structure designed to help you succeed, not micro-manage you.
About our Nursery
Busy Bees Leicester Oadby is rated "Good" by Ofsted and has a capacity of 52 children. Opened in 2000, our purpose-built nursery is designed on one level, creating a welcoming, friendly, and happy environment for children. The facility features three spacious rooms, providing ample space for play and learning. Free parking is available for staff.
Role Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities
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Step into full Nursery Manager responsibility for a well-supported setting
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Lead and develop a high-performing early years team
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Ensure high standards of care, education, safeguarding, and compliance
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Drive continuous improvement in practice and outcomes for children
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Take ownership of staffing, performance, and day-to-day operations
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Build strong relationships with families and your local community
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Work with regional leadership to support quality and occupancy goals
Required Qualifications:
About you
We are looking for a Deputy Manager who is ready for progression and can demonstrate:
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Strong, proven performance in a Deputy Nursery Manager role preferably supernumery
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Confidence leading rooms, staff, or key areas of a setting
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Solid understanding of EYFS and Ofsted expectations
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Experience supporting inspections or quality improvement work
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The ability to lead teams, influence practice, and manage responsibility
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A clear ambition to step into full nursery leadership
You may already be acting up into manager responsibilities or leading significant areas of your current setting.
Qualifications and Experience
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NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, or NVQ Level 3.
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Experience as a Nursery Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager.
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Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
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A focus on delivering high-quality childcare and early education.
Apply now If you are a Deputy Nursery Manager ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.
