Assistant Centre Director - Early Years Leader

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd.; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

28 days holiday (incl bank holidays)

Birthday off

Enhanced family leave and return-to-工作

Mobility & travel opportunities

Job summary

Busy Bees Swindon St Andrews is seeking an Assistant Centre Director to support the Centre Director in daily operations, lead the team, and deliver outstanding early years education aligned with the EYFS framework. The role involves leadership responsibilities and managing curriculum delivery to ensure high standards across the centre.

You’ll work in a Good Ofsted nursery with ongoing leadership development and opportunities for career progression within Busy Bees’ national network, benefiting

Qualifications

• Must hold an approved Level 3 qualification or higher in early years education.
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience in an early years setting.
• Experience in developing and delivering high-qualityEY curriculum and activities.
• Strong communication and organisational skills with teamwork focus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Director in daily operations and educational standards.
• Assist in delivering an engaging curriculum tailored to children’s needs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and safety/health standards.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to staff to maintain a cohesive team.
• Lead customer service efforts to create a positive centre experience for families.
• Assist with admin tasks including scheduling, payroll and recruitment.
• Support financial planning and records management for sustainability.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 EY qualification

Job description

Busy Bees Swindon St Andrews is seeking an Assistant Centre Director to support the Centre Director in daily operations, lead the team, and deliver outstanding early years education aligned with the EYFS framework. The role involves leadership responsibilities and managing curriculum delivery to ensure high standards across the centre.

You’ll work in a Good Ofsted nursery with ongoing leadership development and opportunities for career progression within Busy Bees’ national network, benefiting