Join Our Team at Kids 1st by Busy Bees North Shields Rake Lane – Leading Nursery Group in the UK
Nursery Manager – North Shields Rake Lane | Kids 1st by Busy Bees Nurseries
Up to 25% Bonus | Free Onsite Parking | Good Ofsted| Beautiful Converted Setting
Are you an inspiring early years leader ready to make your mark? We’re looking for a Nursery Manager with a Level 3 childcare qualification and 2+ years’ leadership experience to lead our exceptional team at Kids 1st by Busy Bees North Shields Rake Lane.
Why Busy Bees?
We’re the UK’s leading nursery group, with nearly 400 settings nationwide
A values-driven, inclusive culture where you’re heard, valued, and supported
Home of the Bee Curious curriculum – a playful, child-led approach to learning
Community-minded with real impact – proud partners of BBC Children in Need
About Our Nursery
132-place nursery in a stunning converted building
Bright, spacious rooms and a well-equipped private garden
Ofsted Good rating
NHS-accredited menus and a unique dining space that fosters social skills
Complimentary onsite parking
Perks & Benefits
Up to 25% bonus on top of a competitive salary
33 days holiday (including bank holidays) + your birthday off
Childcare discount, enhanced family leave & return-to-work bonus
Menopause support, mental health resources & wellbeing hub
Discounted private medical insurance
Global travel opportunities through our talent exchange program
Access to Hive – retail discounts, wellbeing tools & career growth support
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.