Assistant Centre Director (Nursery) - Lead & Develop

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd.; Wirral; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Birthday off

28 days holiday and bank holidays

50% childcare discount

Wellbeing support and employee perks

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Centre Director for its Wirral-based nursery.

You will support the Centre Director in daily operations, lead the team to deliver a high-quality Bee Curious curriculum, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards to create a nurturing learning environment for children. Ideally you will have Level 3 in Early Years education and leadership experience in an early years setting.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years education.
• Leadership or supervisory experience in an early years setting (Assistant Nursery Manager/Deputy Nursery Manager preferred).
• Proven track record of educational excellence and curriculum development.
• Strong communication and organisational skills; ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience in regulatory compliance and health & safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Director in overseeing daily operations and educational standards.
• Assist in developing and delivering a high-quality curriculum for children.
• Ensure the centre complies with regulatory requirements and maintains high safety standards.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to staff to maintain a cohesive team.
• Lead efforts to deliver exceptional service and positive family experiences.
• Assist with administrative tasks including scheduling and recruitment.
• Support financial planning and operational record-keeping.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years education

Job description

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Centre Director for its Wirral-based nursery.

You will support the Centre Director in daily operations, lead the team to deliver a high-quality Bee Curious curriculum, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards to create a nurturing learning environment for children. Ideally you will have Level 3 in Early Years education and leadership experience in an early years setting.