Assistant Nursery Manager

Busy Bees Nurseries; Deddington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary £35,089.60 per year

Birthday off

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday + bank holidays

Menopause support

Wellbeing hub access (Hive)

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension & financial perks (Cushon & S4

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries is seeking an Assistant Nursery Manager to support daily operations, uphold high educational standards, and lead a motivated team. You will develop and deliver a engaging, high-quality curriculum tailored to children's needs while ensuring regulatory compliance and health and safety.

You will also oversee administrative tasks such as scheduling, payroll, and recruitment, and promote outstanding service to families.

Qualifications

• Oversee daily operations and educational standards.
• Lead and mentor staff to build a cohesive team.
• Deliver an engaging, high-quality curriculum tailored to children's needs.
• Promote exceptional service and positive relationships with families.

Responsibilities

• Support Nursery Manager in daily operations and educational standards.
• Develop and deliver engaging curriculum for children's needs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and health and safety.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to staff.
• Assist with scheduling, payroll, and recruitment.
• Support financial planning to sustain nursery operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff development

Customer service

Education

Level 3 qualification in early years education

Job description

PLUS: You'll get exclusive access to Hive, our Benefits & Wellbeing platform-filled with retail discounts, a Wellbeing Hub supporting your physical & mental health, a Celebrating You section recognizing our valued team members, and a Grow with Us area packed with development opportunities and training

Role Responsibilities: What You'll Do As An Assistant Nursery Manager?

• Support the Nursery Manager in overseeing daily operations and maintaining educational standards
• Develop & deliver an engaging, high-quality curriculum tailored to children's needs
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain health & safety standards
• Provide leadership & mentorship to staff, ensuring a cohesive and motivated team
• Enhance customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional service and promoting a positive nursery experience for families
• Assist with administrative tasks, including scheduling, payroll, and recruitment
• Manage operational records and support financial planning to ensure sustainability

Qualifications & Requirements

• Level 3 qualification or above in early years education
• Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory experience an advantage-ideally as a Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager, or Nursery Practitioner
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills to inspire and support your team
• Passionate about fostering children's development and creating positive relationships with families .

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary- £35,089.60 per annum
• 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
• Wellbeing perks - Access to Hive, our fantastic wellbeing & retail discount hub
• Cycle to Work scheme - A healthy commute for a happier you!
• Pension & financial perks - Easy access to workplace pension through Cushon & Salary Finance support