Lead. Inspire. Grow. Make a lasting difference.
At Busy Bunnies Nursery, we're building something special—and we're looking for an exceptional Nursery Manager to lead the way.
This isn't just another management role. It's an opportunity to shape a nursery where children thrive, families feel supported, and staff love coming to work. We're searching for a confident, passionate leader who believes in creating outstanding early years experiences while inspiring and developing an amazing team.
If you're ready to lead with warmth, positivity, and ambition, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Busy Bunnies?
We know that outstanding nurseries are built by outstanding people. That's why we invest in our team and create an environment where you can genuinely enjoy your career.
What you'll receive
✨ Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
✨ Staff childcare discount
✨ Funded training and leadership development such as on NoodleNow
✨ Free uniform
✨ Free DBS check
✨ Pension scheme
✨ Employee of the Term rewards
✨ Monthly 100% Attendance Prize Draw
✨ Wisdom Mental Health App for you and your family
✨ Team celebrations and social events
✨ A supportive leadership team that genuinely values your ideas and encourages professional growth
✨Livi Medical Appointments for you
The Role
As Nursery Manager, you'll lead every aspect of the nursery, creating an inspiring environment where children flourish, staff feel valued, and families feel welcomed.
You'll:
- Lead, inspire and develop a high-performing team.
- Deliver exceptional care and education in line with the EYFS.
- Ensure outstanding safeguarding and compliance.
- Build positive, lasting relationships with children, families and the local community.
- Drive continuous improvement and maintain high standards across the nursery.
- Oversee the day-to-day running of the setting, including staffing, occupancy, budgets and resources.
- Ensure the nursery is always welcoming, safe and inspection-ready.
We're Looking For Someone Who Has
- A minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (Level 5 or 6 desirable).
- Significant experience in an early years setting.
- Experience as a Deputy Manager, Nursery Manager or Senior Early Years Leader.
- Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements.
- Outstanding leadership, communication and organisational skills.
- A positive, approachable and child-centred leadership style.
- A genuine passion for supporting children, families and developing others.
Hours
- Full-time, permanent position
- Monday to Friday
- 37–40 hours per week
- All-year-round role
- Competitive salary dependent on experience
Ready to lead something special?
If you're an ambitious Nursery Manager who wants to be part of a growing nursery group where your leadership will be recognised, your ideas will be valued, and your career can continue to grow, we'd love to hear from you.
Join Busy Bunnies Nursery and help shape the future—one child, one family and one team at a time.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
