Overview
Nursery Manager – Busy Bees Midlothian Newbyres
Location: Gorebridge, Midlothian
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £37,000 DOE + up to 25% annual bonus
The Role
As Nursery Manager, you’ll take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the nursery, leading and inspiring your team to deliver exceptional care and education. You’ll bring our Bee Curious curriculum to life, creating a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where children and colleagues can thrive.
Responsibilities
- Lead & inspire: Drive excellence and motivate your team.
- Quality improvement: Enhance educational programs and operational processes.
- Compliance: Ensure a safe and secure environment, meeting all regulations.
- Financial oversight: Manage budgets and resources effectively.
- Engagement: Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and the community.
- Professional development: Foster team growth to provide exceptional care.
What We’re Looking For
- Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)
- At least 2 years’ leadership experience within an early years setting
- Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements
- A passion for high-quality childcare and team development
- Confident leadership, organisational and communication skills
Qualifications and Experience
- BA in Childhood Practise or willing to work towards is required by the SSSC.
- 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.
Why Join Busy Bees?
We offer a truly supportive environment with excellent benefits, including:
- Up to 25% annual salary bonus
- Up to 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)
- Your birthday off – on us!
- 50% childcare discount
- Ongoing professional development and clear career progression
- Enhanced family leave, return-to-work bonus and menopause support
- Access to our Hive Benefits & Wellbeing Hub with retail discounts and wellbeing resources
- Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
- Cycle to Work scheme, pension via Cushon and discounted private medical insurance
- Opportunities to work internationally and learn best practice across our global network
Giving Back
We’re proud partners of BBC Children in Need, offering colleagues opportunities to get involved in fundraising and community initiatives that make a real difference to children’s lives.
Our Commitment
Role responsibilities and requirements reflect the needs of the Busy Bees group and the Midlothian Newbyres site. This description is subject to change to meet business needs.
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