Role Overview:
Join Our Team at Busy Bees Sandy– Leading Nursery Group in the UK
Nursery Manager (Development Opportunity for High-Performing Deputies)
Location: Sandy
Salary: £38,000-£42,000 per annum DOE
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
About us
Busy Bees is the UK’s leading early years providers, with nurseries dedicated to giving children the very best start in life through safe, caring, and high-quality early education.
What this means for you is the chance to lead your nursery with real confidence, backed by a large, supportive organisation that helps you focus on what you do best. You’ll benefit from strong operational support, ongoing training, and clear progression opportunities to grow your career.
You’ll also have the freedom to shape your setting in a way that reflects your leadership style and makes a real difference in your local community. If you’re a passionate early years professional ready for your next step, this is your opportunity to grow with us.
About the opportunity and why this role is different
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager who is ready to progress into a full Nursery Manager role.
You will take full leadership responsibility for a nursery, supported by a strong regional team and central support teams.
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.
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
Join our dedicated team at Busy Bees in Sandy, an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity of 70 children.
Conveniently located on the same site as Sandy Secondary School, our nursery is easily accessible for families in the area.
We offer free parking for staff and flexible working options, including a four-day work week and job shares, making it easier to balance work and personal life.
About the Benefits
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Up to 25% annual salary bonus
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Up to 33 days holiday inlusive of bank holidays
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Your birthday off – our gift to you!
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50% Childcare discount
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Full central support (HR, Recruitment, Quality, Safety etc)
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Access to high quality training and leadership development
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Clear progression pathways into area management and wider operational roles
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Enhanced family leave & return to work bonus
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Menopause & Mental health 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 practise in early years with our Global Talent exchange programme.
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.
