Assistant Nursery Manager

Busy Bees In Portishead; Daliburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group is seeking a passionate Assistant Nursery Manager to join their new facility in Guernsey. This role involves overseeing daily operations, developing high-quality educational programs, and supporting staff. Ideal candidates should have a Level 3 qualification in early years education and experience in a similar setting. The position offers competitive benefits, career progression, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in children's lives. Apply now to be part of this exciting opportunity!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Birthday off

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday

Menopause support

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension and financial perks

Travel opportunities

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or above in early years education.
• Experience in an early years setting, supervisory experience an advantage.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Director in overseeing daily operations.
• Develop and deliver an engaging, high-quality curriculum.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to staff.
• Enhance customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional service.
• Assist with scheduling, payroll, and recruitment.
• Manage operational records and support financial planning.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Passion for child development

Education

Level 3 qualification or above in early years education

Job description

🚀 Join the Buzz at Our BRAND-NEW Busy Bees Nursery in Guernsey! 🐝

A brand-new nursery. A golden opportunity. Busy Bees is launching an exciting nurseryin St Peters Port, Guernsey, and we need apassionate, dedicated Assistant Nursery Managerto join us in giving our childrenthe best start in life!

Thisstate-of-the-art settingis designed tospark curiosity, encourage creativity, and nurture young minds—and you’ll be there fromday oneto shape something truly special.

🐝 Why Join Busy Bees?

This isyour chanceto be part of something fresh, exciting, and built from the ground up! Be a founding team member,help shape the nursery culture, and create an environment where children and staffthrive together.

✨ Your Exclusive Busy Bees Benefits ✨

💷 Competitive salary

🚀 Ongoing professional development & career progression– Grow with us!

🎂 Birthday off– Because YOU deserve a celebration!

👶 50% childcare discount– Supporting your family while you support others

🏖 Up to 28 days holiday– Plus bank holidays!

💖 Menopause support– Through Peppy, helping you through life’s milestones

🚴 Cycle to Work scheme– A healthy commute for a happier you!

💰 Pension & financial perks– Easy access to workplace pension through Cushon & Salary Finance support

🌏 Travel opportunities– Learn from childcare professionals around the world

🤝 Enhanced family leave & return-to-work bonus– Because balance matters

💛 Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders– Supporting your wellbeing

🐝PLUS:You’ll get exclusive access toHive, ourBenefits & Wellbeing platform—filled with retail discounts,a Wellbeing Hubsupporting your physical & mental health, aCelebrating You sectionrecognizing our valued team members, and aGrow with Us areapacked with development opportunities and training

🏆 What You'll Do As An Assistant Manager

⭐Support the Centre Directorin overseeing daily operations and maintaining educational standards

⭐Develop & deliveran engaging, high-quality curriculum tailored to children’s needs

⭐Ensure compliancewith regulatory requirements and maintain health & safety standards

⭐Provide leadership & mentorshipto staff, ensuring a cohesive and motivated team

⭐Enhance customer satisfactionby delivering exceptional service and promoting a positive nursery experience for families

⭐Assist with administrative tasks, including scheduling, payroll, and recruitment

⭐Manage operational recordsand support financial planning to ensure sustainability

🎯 Ideal Assistant Manager Candidate

🔹Level 3 qualification or abovein early years education

🔹Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory experience an advantage—ideally as aNursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager, or Nursery Practitioner

🔹Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skillsto inspire and support your team

🔹Passionate about fostering children’s developmentand creating positive relationships with families

🔹 Applicants must be subject to States of Guernsey registration

🔹 Safeguarding Children training Level 2 and 3 must be completed through the Islands Safeguarding Children's Partnership

🌟 About Us

Busy Bees is theUK’s leading nursery group, with nearly400 nurseries across the UKand even more overseas! We’reall about giving every child the best start in lifeand ensuring our teamfeels valued, heard, and supportedevery step of the way!

As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to ourBee Curious curriculum, designed to nurturewonder, creativity, and confidencein young learners!

🌍Our Charitable Commitment– Through our partnership withBBC Children in Need, wefundraise, create community events, and help support children across the UK.

✨This is YOUR chance to be part of something exciting, rewarding, and career-changing. APPLY NOW and start your next adventure with Busy Bees! 🎉