Assistant Nursery Manager

Busy Bees Nurseries; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A nursery organization seeks a leader to support daily operations in Great Yarmouth. Responsibilities include overseeing educational standards, developing high-quality curriculums, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience as an Assistant or Deputy Nursery Manager, strong communication skills, and a Level 3 qualification in early years education. The position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, emphasizing professional development and wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Discounts across a range of retailers

Up to 28 days holiday per year

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience within an early years setting, ideally as Assistant Nursery Manager or Deputy Nursery Manager.
• Proven track record of ensuring educational excellence and curriculum development.
• Experience in maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and health and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Director in overseeing daily operations and maintaining educational standards.
• Develop and deliver an engaging, high-quality curriculum tailored to the needs of children.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain high safety and health standards.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to staff.
• Enhance customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional service.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 qualification in early years education

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Director in overseeing day-to-day operations of the centre and maintaining educational standards.
• Develop and deliver an engaging, high-quality curriculum tailored to the needs of children.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain high safety and health standards.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to staff, fostering a cohesive and motivated team.
• Enhance customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional service and 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 and Experience

• Experience within an early years setting, with leadership or supervisory experience ideally as either 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.
• An approved Level 3 qualification or above in early years education.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Our Hive benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a 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