Assistant Nursery Manager

Busy Bees In Portishead; Guildford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary £35,089.60

Birthday off

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension & financial perks

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Busy Bees Nursery West End in Surrey is seeking an Assistant Manager to join a busy, state-of-the-art setting designed for up to 110 children. You will support the Centre Director, deliver a high-quality curriculum, and ensure health, safety and regulatory standards are met.

The ideal candidate will hold Level 3 (or higher) in early years, have supervisory experience, and bring strong leadership and communication skills to inspire a dedicated team and foster positive relationships with families.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or above in early years education.
• Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory experience an advantage—Nursery Room Leader/Manager/Practitioner.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in early years education

Job description

Join the Buzz at Busy Bees Nursery in West End, Surrey!

With space to welcome up to 110 little learners, this state-of-the-art setting is designed to spark curiosity, encourage creativity, and nurture young minds.

Why Join Busy Bees?

• Competitive salary- £35,089.60
• 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
• 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 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

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