Assistant Nursery Manager

Busy Bees Nurseries; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries is seeking an Assistant Nursery Manager to lead a dedicated team in providing high-quality care for children. This role includes responsibilities such as ensuring individual children's needs are met, supporting their development, and fostering an inclusive environment. The position offers a competitive salary alongside generous benefits, including childcare discounts, enhanced family leave, and a supportive work culture focused on personal and professional growth.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

Childcare Discounts

Health & Wellbeing Apps

NEST Pension with a 3% employer contribution

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification.
• Experience in a managerial role is required.

Responsibilities

• Support children's needs including SEND/ASL requirements.
• Plan observations and assessments in line with EYFS.
• Encourage children’s development and achievements.

Skills

Childcare Management

Communication

Team Leadership

Child Development

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification

Job description

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Do you want to see personal growth opportunities beyond where you are now and well into your future? Busy Bees have assisted thousands of colleagues achieve just that!

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery and preschool Shenley are proud to hold Ofsted rating Good. The nursery has easy access to the M25, M1 and rail links to London. The warm and friendly team look forward to welcoming a new Assistant Nursery Manager, joining them in giving our children the best start in life.

About our Benefits

As an Assistant Nursery Manager, we offer a salary of up to £30,000 per annum, plus you will also be entitled to:

• 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) - because we all need time to relax and revitalize!
• Your Birthday off ... on us!
• Childcare Discounts - generous discount of up to 50%.
• Health & Wellbeing Apps - Confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as Peppy and Mental Health support.
• NEST Pension with a 3% employer contribution.
• Enhanced family leave.

And so much more such as well-being benefits, Cycle to work – get to work, get fit, go green and save money! Compassionate leave and support, Smart Hive – our amazing benefits platform which you can explore and find discounts for some of your favourite places!

What to expect as an Assistant Centre Director

• As a keyworker, you will ensure every individual child’s needs are met, including supporting parents with any SEND/ASL needs.
• Take ownership of the observation, assessments and planning for your key children in line with EYFS and provide developmentally challenging next steps.
• Ensure we encourage and praise children’s development and achievements.
• And most of all…have FUN!

*To apply for this role, you must hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification and managerial experience*

About the Business

A career at Busy Bees is exciting, dynamic, and always evolving. We offer a fantastic opportunity to work and learn on the job with leading Practitioners and Educators in the industry, along with best-in-sector training and support in child development. Here are just a few reasons why a career at Busy Bees is just that little bit more extraordinary, which is reflected in our 40 years of success.

About the Culture

At Busy Bees, our purpose and values are at the heart of what we do. They reflect how our colleagues work, treat each other, and interact with the communities around us. As part of our inclusive culture, we encourage applications across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities.