Nursery Manager
Busy Bees Nurseries
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Swindon
Contract type: Intern
Nursery Manager (Development Opportunity for High-Performing Deputies) - Swindon Broome.
Salary - Up to £47,5000
Flexible hours: 36/40 hours over 4 days
If you hold a Level 3 childcare qualification and have at least two years leadership experience in an early years setting, we want to hear from you!
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 The Benefits
Up to 25% annual salary bonus
Up to 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)
Your birthday off – our gift to you!
Substantial childcare discount
Ongoing professional development & training
Access to our Hive benefits platform – with exclusive retail discounts and wellbeing resources
Enhanced family leave & return-to-work bonus
Menopause 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 practices in early years education with our talent exchange programme
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 Our Nursery
Busy Bees Swindon Broome takes its name from the Broome Manor Golf Complex, which is located next door. Our purpose-built, single-level nursery offers exceptional facilities designed to support accessible, inclusive learning for every child.
Key Responsibilities
We are looking for a Deputy Manager who is ready for progression and can demonstrate:
Qualifications And Experience
If you are a Deputy Nursery Manager ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.
Salary - Up to £47,5000
Flexible hours: 36/40 hours over 4 days
If you hold a Level 3 childcare qualification and have at least two years leadership experience in an early years setting, we want to hear from you!
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 The Benefits
Up to 25% annual salary bonus
Up to 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)
Your birthday off – our gift to you!
Substantial childcare discount
Ongoing professional development & training
Access to our Hive benefits platform – with exclusive retail discounts and wellbeing resources
Enhanced family leave & return-to-work bonus
Menopause 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 practices in early years education with our talent exchange programme
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 Our Nursery
Busy Bees Swindon Broome takes its name from the Broome Manor Golf Complex, which is located next door. Our purpose-built, single-level nursery offers exceptional facilities designed to support accessible, inclusive learning for every child.
Key Responsibilities
- Step into full Nursery Manager responsibility for a well-supported setting
- Lead and develop a high-performing early years team
- Ensure high standards of care, education, safeguarding, and compliance
- Drive continuous improvement in practice and outcomes for children
- Take ownership of staffing, performance, and day-to-day operations
- Build strong relationships with families and your local community
- Work with regional leadership to support quality and occupancy goals
We are looking for a Deputy Manager who is ready for progression and can demonstrate:
- Strong, proven performance in a Deputy Nursery Manager role preferably supernumery
- Confidence leading rooms, staff, or key areas of a setting
- Solid understanding of EYFS and Ofsted expectations
- Experience supporting inspections or quality improvement work
- The ability to lead teams, influence practice, and manage responsibility
- A clear ambition to step into full nursery leadership
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.
If you are a Deputy Nursery Manager ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.
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