Assistant Nursery Manager

Busy Bees Nurseries; Bagshot; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Retail discounts

28 days holiday

Birthday off

Childcare discount

Family leave bonus

Mental health support

Job summary

Busy Bees Bagshot is seeking an Assistant Centre Director to support the Centre Director in daily operations and educational leadership. You will guide staff, drive curriculum quality, and maintain safeguarding standards while delivering exceptional care for children and families.

Ideal candidates have Level 3 in early years and prior leadership experience in a nursery setting, with strong communication and organisational skills to foster a positive, compliant, and nurturing learning environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership or supervisory experience in an early years setting.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Experience in developing and delivering quality curriculum.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and safeguarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Director in overseeing daily operations and educational standards.
• Assist in delivering a high-quality curriculum tailored to children’s needs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and high safety and health standards.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to staff for a cohesive team.
• Enhance customer satisfaction by offering excellent service to families.
• Assist with administrative tasks, including scheduling and recruitment.
• Support financial planning and sustainability efforts.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team management

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 in early years education

Job description

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 Bagshot, 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.

Busy Bees Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers
• Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!
• 25% 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 Private Medical Insurance (PMI)

But wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.

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.

Busy Bees Bagshot is one of our newer nurseries, opening in 2025. Set within a spacious, modern environment, the nursery offers a warm and nurturing atmosphere, complemented by a secure, custom-designed outdoor space where children can learn, explore and thrive.

The nursery is easily commutable, with excellent transport links, and has built strong, positive relationships with parents and the wider community. With a supportive and experienced leadership team in place, Busy Bees Bagshot is a fantastic environment for both children and colleagues to flourish.

Ideal Candidate

• An approved Level 3 qualification or above in early years education.
• Experience within an early years setting, with leadership or supervisory experience ideally as either a Assistant Nursery Manager or Deputy Nursery Manager.
• Proven track record of ensuring educational excellence and curriculum development.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with a focus on teamwork.
• Experience in maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and health and safety protocols.

Lead with passion and help create a nurturing learning environment—

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Director in overseeing the daily operations and maintaining educational standards.
• Assist in developing and delivering an engaging, high-quality curriculum tailored to the needs of children.
• Ensure the centre complies with all relevant regulatory requirements and maintains high safety and health standards.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to staff, ensuring a cohesive and motivated team.
• Lead efforts to enhance customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional service and promoting a positive centre experience for families.
• Assist with administrative tasks, including scheduling, payroll, and recruitment.
• Manage operational records and support financial planning to ensure sustainability.