Assistant Nursery Manager

Busy Bees Nurseries; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery group in the UK is seeking an Assistant Centre Director to support daily operations and ensure educational excellence. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience and a Level 3 qualification in early years education. Responsibilities include mentorship of staff, compliance with standards, and curriculum development. Benefits include competitive salary, professional development, and a 50% childcare discount.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in early years settings, preferably as an Assistant Nursery Manager or Deputy Nursery Manager.
• Record of ensuring educational excellence and effective curriculum development.
• Ability to maintain compliance with health and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and maintain educational standards.
• Develop and deliver engaging curriculum tailored to children's needs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain safety standards.
• Mentor and lead staff to create a cohesive team.
• Enhance customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service.
• Support administrative tasks including scheduling and payroll.

Skills

Leadership experience in early years education

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Education

Approved Level 3 qualification or above in early years education

Job description

Are you a passionate leader with a background in early childhood education and management? As an Assistant Centre Director at Busy Bees, 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. An approved Level 3 qualification or above in early years education.

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Director in overseeing 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

About Busy Bees

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.

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!
• 50% 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)
• Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices.
• Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health.
• Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members.
• Dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.