Nursery Manager

Role Overview:

Join Montessori by Busy Bees West Hampstead Fortune Green – The UK’s Leading Nursery Group

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum DOE

Flexible working options:40 hours over 4 days

Private Parking Space

About Montessori by Busy Bees

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.

Montessori is a method of education based around the Montessori theory of self-directed learning, independent exploration, and collaborative play. Within Montessori early learning environments, children are given a variety of choices in their learning, allowing them to explore and develop their knowledge of the world and develop to their full potential.

About the role

This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the nursery, including quality of education, staff leadership, safeguarding, and operational performance.

You will have the autonomy to shape your team, culture, and practice, supported by a dedicated regional and central support structure.

About Our Nursery – West Hampstead Fortune Green

Our Busy Bees nursery in West Hampstead Fortune Green is rated Good by Ofsted and provides care for up to 40 children.

Purpose-built rooms tailored to each age group

Encourages development at every stage while building strong friendships

Bright, airy learning spaces designed to inspire curiosity

A blend of Montessori-style learning, sensory play, and creative activities

Conveniently located just a short distance from West Hampstead station (Jubilee, Overground, and Thameslink) and right next to Fortune Green Park, our nursery offers easy access for families and a beautiful setting for outdoor exploration.

From reading corners to role play and hands-on learning experiences, there’s always something to engage and excite every child.

About the Benefits

Up to 25% annual salary bonus

Up to 33 days holiday inlusive of bank holidays

Private parking space provided

Your birthday off – our gift to you!

50% Childcare discount

Full central support (HR, Recruitment, Quality, Safety etc)

Access to high quality training and leadership development

Clear progression pathways into area management and wider operational roles

Enhanced family leave & return to work bonus

Menopause & Mental health 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 practise in early years with our Global Talent exchange programme.

Role Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities

Lead and manage the nursery team to deliver outstanding early years provision

Ensure full compliance with EYFS, safeguarding, and regulatory standards

Drive continuous improvement in teaching, learning, and outcomes for children

Manage staffing, recruitment, performance, and development

Build strong relationships with families and the local community

Work closely with regional leadership to deliver quality and occupancy targets

Required Qualifications:

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.