Nursery Manager

Join Our Team at Busy Bees Oxford Littlmore - FTC for 12 months (Mat cover) – Leading Nursery Group in the UKAre you a superstar in early years education, ready to sprinkle joy and ignite little imaginations?Busy Bees Oxford Littlemore

is on the lookout for a

Nursery Manager

who’s bursting with energy, creativity, and a love for helping young minds grow!If you’ve got your

Level 3 childcare qualification , plus

2+ years of leading a team

in an early years setting, we want your sparkle, your passion, and your EYFS know-how on our team!Why You’ll Love It Here

At

Busy Bees , we don’t just care for children—we inspire them! With

nearly 400 nurseries across the UK

(and more around the globe), we’re proud to be the UK’s leading nursery group. And we don’t just win awards for childcare—we’ve got a pretty great workplace too, where everyone is

heard, supported, and celebrated .What''s in it for You?

A buzzing, supportive environment where your ideas matter

Exclusive access to our playful, purpose-driven

Bee Curious curriculum

Opportunities to get involved in fun

charity events

with

BBC Children in Need

Loads of room to

grow your career

with us

About Our Nursery

Busy Bees Oxford Littlemore, rated Good by Ofsted, is a purpose-built nursery with a capacity of 110 children, supported by a longstanding staff team dedicated to meeting individual needs and providing all children with the best start in life. We enhance our community connections through visits from the local police station and fire service, and we actively contribute to our local food bank by collecting food every winter. Our nursery features a large, secure onsite car park, and we benefit from great bus links just a two-minute walk away. Additionally, we offer free parking for staff, ensuring convenient access to our welcoming environment.Busy Bees Benefits

Up to 25% annual salary bonusOngoing professional development and career progressionOur

Hive

benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailersUp to 33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!Significant Childcare discountEnhanced family leave and return to work bonusMenopause support through PeppyFinancial support through Salary FinanceEmployee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First AidersCycle to Work schemeEasy access to your workplace pension through CushonDiscounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI)Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices.But wait, there’s more! You''ll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.Key Responsibilities

Lead and 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.About you

We are looking for a passionate and ambitious Nursery Manager whose primary goal is to deliver the highest standards of childcare and early years education.You will be resourceful, commercially minded, have strong leadership ability and excellent communication skills.You will have strong organisational skills with a keen attention to detail and be able to prioritise your workload effectively.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.Apply now and be part of our dynamic ..... full job details .....