Role Overview: Assistant Centre Director – Busy Bees Lead with purpose. Inspire your team. Shape brighter futures. Are you an experienced Early Years professional with a passion for leadership, people and delivering outstanding outcomes for children? If you’re ready to take the next step in your career,  Busy Bees  is looking for a confident and inspiring  Assistant Centre Director  to join our team. Working alongside the Centre Director, you’ll play a key role in the successful day-to-day running of the nursery. You’ll help lead and motivate your team, support high standards of care and education, and create an environment where both children and colleagues can thrive. About Busy Bees Busy Bees is one of the UK’s leading nursery groups, with nearly  400 nurseries across the UK  and many more internationally. Our purpose is at the heart of everything we do:  to give every child the best start in life . We know that great leadership makes a real difference....

Role Overview: Busy Bees Enfield Highlands Village | Leading Nursery Group in the UK | Up to £50,000 per annum plus 25% annual salary bonus   We are looking for an amazing Nursery Manager to ignite fun and learning for our children at our fully refurbished Enfield Nursery. With your Level 3 childcare qualification and two years of leadership in early years settings, we want you to bring your vibrant energy and EYFS expertise to our team. Exciting rewards await your passion for nurturing young minds!   About the Benefits Up to 25% annual salary bonus Up to 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays 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,...

Deputy Nursery Manager Location: Roehampton, Wandsworth, London Salary: 30,000 - 32,000 per annum Job Type: Full Time Start Date: ASAP / September 2026 About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate Deputy Nursery Manager to join a welcoming and supportive early years setting in Roehampton. The Deputy Nursery Manager will work closely with the Nursery Manager to support the effective day-to-day running of the setting, ensuring that children receive the highest standards of care, education and support in a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced early years professional who is ready to take the next step in their leadership career and play a key role in supporting both children and staff. Key Responsibilities Support the Nursery Manager with the effective day-to-day operation of the nursery. Ensure the highest standards of safeguarding, compliance and EYFS practice...

Nursery Manager Location: Roehampton, Wandsworth, London Salary: 35,000 - 40,000 per annum Job Type: Full Time Start Date: ASAP / September 2026 About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate Nursery Manager to lead a welcoming and supportive early years setting in Roehampton. The Nursery Manager will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the nursery, ensuring the highest standards of care, education, safeguarding and compliance are maintained. Working alongside a dedicated team, the Nursery Manager will provide strong leadership and create an environment where children, staff and families feel valued and supported. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced early years leader who is passionate about delivering outstanding outcomes for children and developing a high-performing nursery team. Key Responsibilities Take overall responsibility for the effective day-to-day running of the nursery....

Role Overview: Nursery Manager Busy Bees Lewisham | Upto £40,000 plus 25% annual bonus | 4 day week considered   We are looking for an amazing Nursery Manager to ignite fun and learning for our children! With your Level 3 childcare qualification and two years of leadership in early years settings, we want you to bring your vibrant energy and EYFS expertise to our team. Exciting rewards await your passion for nurturing young minds! Busy Bees Benefits Up to 25% annual salary bonus Ongoing professional development and career progression Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you! Significant Childcare discount  Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to...

Role Overview: Nursery Manager (Development Opportunity for High-Performing Deputies) Location: Montessori by Busy Bees West Hampstead Fortune Green Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum DOE Contract: Permanent, Full-time Flexible working options: 40 hours over 5 days or 32 hours over 4 days Free Private Parking Space 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...

Nursery – Holland Park Salary –Up to £55,785.66 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – Holland Park Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for a Nursery Manager to join our long-standing, dedicated team at Bright Horizons Holland Park Day Nursery and Preschool, a Good-rated nursery in the heart of Notting Hill, offering inspiring learning environments, a beautiful rooftop garden, and a strong focus on children's wellbeing and development Our Benefits Up to £55,785.66 per annum Competitive bonus of up to £6,000, awarded in line with Ofsted inspection outcomes Childcare discount of 100% for first child Enhanced parental leave 25 days annual leave, plus...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Fulham Wharf Day Nursery and Preschool Salary – Salary up to £59,529.6 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – Fulham, London Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for a Nursery Manager to join our Fulham Wharf Nursery, situated just a five-minute walk from Imperial Wharf train station and Fulham Broadway tube. There are also several bus routes and easily-accessible parking. This nursery is based within stunning traditional building with large windows to bring the outdoors in! Unusually for a London nursery, Fulham Wharf also features a large garden complete with cycling tracks! Our Benefits Childcare discount of 100% for first child* Competitive...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Wandsworth Day Nursery and Preschool Salary – Up to £59,529.60 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – Wandsworth, London Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for a Nursery Manager to join our Wandsworth Nursery, situated in Wandsworth and located close to Clapham Junction Overground station, as well as onsite parking. The 68-place setting has 5 well-resourced rooms, and an excellent garden area featuring a mud kitchen, and bikes and scooters for the children to enjoy. The nursery is also situated close by to many local parks where the children can enjoy even more outdoor learning and exploring! Our Benefits Childcare discount of 100% for first...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery & Pre School Salary – Up to £59,529 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – Canary Wharf, E14 4DA We are looking for an inspiring and experienced Nursery Manager to lead our welcoming, well-established nursery. The Nursery was last OFSTED inspected in April 2026 being recognised as a strong standard across all areas. Our nursery is in close proximity to both Canary Wharf and West Ferry DLR stations, as well as Canary Wharf tube Our nursery features five bright rooms tailored to each age group, supporting development from babies through to pre-school. Babies benefit from activities like tummy time, toddlers enjoy a stimulating environment focused on friendships and wellbeing, and pre-schoolers are encouraged to become independent learners. We offer an enriching EYFS-led curriculum, alongside indoor garden rooms for gross motor development and a sensory room for...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Crouch End Day Nursery and Preschool Salary – Up to £59,529.60 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – Crouch End, London Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for a Nursery Manager to join our Crouch End Day Nursery and Preschool. Our nursery is situated in Haringey, London. Our 79-place nursery features two exciting outdoor areas, which are specifically design to be age appropriate, including its own beach, outdoor classroom, jungle walk and look-out tower! Our nursery is located very close by to Crouch Hill Overground Station and also near by to the Victoria line! Our Benefits Childcare discount of 100% for first child* Competitive bonus of up...

Location: Hither Green Hours: 40 hours per week Contract: 3 months initially, with potential to extend Age Group: Early Years Start: ASAP Humly is looking for an experienced and passionate Nursery Manager to join a welcoming early years setting in Lewisham, on an initial 3-month contract, with the potential to extend. The setting provides a warm, nurturing and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to learn through play, explore their surroundings and develop confidence and independence. With a strong focus on children's individual needs, the nursery offers a varied programme of engaging activities designed to support learning and development. About the Setting Children benefit from a range of creative, sensory and imaginative activities , alongside opportunities for outdoor play, physical development and exploration. The setting places a strong emphasis on creating positive relationships and providing children with enjoyable, enriching...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Wimbledon Day Nursery and Preschool Salary – Up to £59,529.60 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – Wimbledon, London Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for a Nursery Manager to join our Wimbledon Nursery situated only 8 minutes walk from Wimbledon Station and south Wimbledon Tube Station. We are also fortunate to be right next to Merton Park Tram stop. Other Transport links include 3 bus routes which are the 152 to New Malden. 163 from Wimbledon to Morden and lastly the 164 which travels from Wimbledon to Sutton Station, right outside our nursery. There are other routes from Wimbledon that include excellent transport links to Surbiton and Kingston...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Raynes Park Day Nursery and Preschool Salary – Up to £59,529.60 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – Raynes Park, London Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for a Nursery Manager to join our Raynes Park Nursery, situated just a 5 minute walk from Raynes Park train station, with excellent public transport links, including several bus stops within a few minutes walk. There is also some on-street parking close by. Our Bright Horizons Raynes Park Day Nursery is based just a short walk from the high street- great for grabbing a coffee at lunch time! The lovely 62-place setting features large and well-resourced rooms, and a great...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Elizabeth Terrace Day Nursery and Preschool Job Type – Maternity Cover – Dec 2026 -Sep 2027 Salary – From £45,510 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location – Eltham, London Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for a Nursery Manager to join our Elizabeth Terrace Nursery, situated in Eltham, London. This is a maternity cover position starting in December 2026 and ending in September 2027. Our lovely nursery is based in the heart of Eltham high street and proudly holds an Ofsted rating 'Good'. We are a small community-based nursery who have built an amazing togetherness with our parent partnerships and homely environment. We have great transport links...

Role Overview: Busy Bees Chingford | Nursery Manager | upto £45,000 plus 25% bonus    We are looking for an amazing Nursery Manager to ignite fun and learning for our children! With your Level 3 childcare qualification and two years of leadership in early years settings, we want you to bring your vibrant energy and EYFS expertise to our team. Exciting rewards await your passion for nurturing young minds!   Busy Bees Benefits Ongoing professional development and career progression Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you! Significant Childcare discount  Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK Are you a passionate leader with a background in early childhood education and management? As an Assistant Centre Director at Busy Bees, you will support the Centre Director in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the centre. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and wants to make a difference in the lives of children while leading a team towards educational excellence. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees Chafford Hundred Howard Road – Leading Nursery Group in the UK! Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum plus up to 25% annual salary bonus   We are looking for an amazing Nursery Manager to ignite fun and learning for our children! With your Level 3 childcare qualification and two years of leadership in early years settings, we want you to bring your vibrant energy and EYFS expertise to our team. Exciting rewards await your passion for nurturing young minds!     About 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...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees Worplesdon– Leading Nursery Group in the UK Salary - Up to £52,000 per annum DOE + up to 25% annual salary bonus Fleixble working avaialble - 32-40 hours over 4 days options       About 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....

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK Are you a passionate leader with a background in early childhood education and management? As an Assistant Centre Director at Busy Bees, you will support the Centre Director in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the centre. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and wants to make a difference in the lives of children while leading a team towards educational excellence. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part...