Montessori by Busy Bees London Kenton Preston Hill | North West London

Are you an experienced Early Years Nursery Manager with a passion for Montessori-inspired learning and child-led education?

Montessori by Busy Bees London Kenton Preston Hill is seeking an exceptional Nursery Manager to lead our nurturing, purpose-built early years setting and inspire both children and educators to thrive.

With a Level 3 Childcare qualification, a minimum of two years leadership experience, and strong EYFS knowledge, youll bring energy, creativity, and vision to a role where learning is meaningful, playful, and child-centred.

Busy Bees is the UKs leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries nationwide and an expanding international presence. We are committed to giving every child the best start in life, combining high-quality early education with a supportive, inclusive workplace culture.

Award-winning and values-led, Busy Bees ensures every team member feels heard, valued, and empowered to grow.

At Busy Bees, youll be supported to deliver exceptional early years education through our Bee Curious Curriculum, which aligns beautifully with Montessori principles, encouraging independence, curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning.

Youll benefit from:

• Strong operational and leadership support

• Continuous CPD and career progression opportunities

• A culture that truly celebrates and invests in its people

Montessori by Busy Bees London Kenton Preston Hill, rated Good by Ofsted, is a warm, welcoming nursery caring for up to 47 children. Our experienced team creates a safe, stimulating environment where children are encouraged to explore, develop independence, and build positive relationships.

Located in North West London, the nursery is easily accessible by car and public transport:

• Kingsbury Underground Station approx. 15-minute walk

• Free onsite parking & buggy storage

• Complimentary staff lunches

Our outdoor learning space offers climbing frames, hula hoops, and creative play areas, supporting childrens physical, emotional, and social development in line with Montessori and EYFS values.

Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, our teams actively engage in fundraising and community initiatives that make a real difference to childrens lives both locally and nationally.

We believe in rewarding our people with outstanding benefits, including:

• Up to 25% annual salary bonus

• Competitive salary

• Up to 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

• Your birthday off paid!

• Significant childcare discounts

• Enhanced family leave & return-to-work bonus

• Ongoing professional development & leadership training

• Hive Benefits Platform retail discounts & wellbeing hub

• Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders

• Menopause support through Peppy

• Financial wellbeing via Salary Finance

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Workplace pension with Cushon

• Discounted Private Medical Insurance

• International opportunities to learn and work across Busy Bees nurseries worldwide

Our Hive Wellbeing & Benefits Platform offers:

• A comprehensive Wellbeing Hub for mental and physical health

• A Celebrating You programme recognising outstanding contributions

• Grow With Us development pathways designed to help you flourish as a leader in early years education

• Lead & Inspire: Drive excellence and motivate your team.
• Quality Improvement: Enh