Assistant Nursery Manager

Busy Bees Nurseries; Kingston St. Mary; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Birthday off

Childcare discount

Holiday entitlement

Wellbeing support

Cycle to Work

Pension plan

Travel opportunities

Enhanced family leave

Employee assistance

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries in Monkton Heathfield, Taunton, is launching a brand-new 110-place nursery and seeks an enthusiastic Assistant Nursery Manager to help deliver exceptional early years education and operations.

You will support the Centre Director, lead a small team, develop a high-quality programme, ensure regulatory compliance and safety, and contribute to a warm, family-friendly environment for children and their carers.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or above in early years education.
• Experience in an early years setting with supervisory experience is advantageous.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills to inspire and support your team.
• Passionate about fostering children's development and creating positive relationships with families.

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Director 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.

Skills

Leadership

Staff mentorship

Curriculum delivery

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in early years education

Job description

Assistant Nursery Manager

2026-09-23T17:00:00

Location: Kingston Saint Mary

Country: GB

Application deadline: 2026-10-25T20:33:25.377

Job Description

Role Overview

Join the Buzz at Our BRAND-NEW Busy Bees Nursery in Monkton Heathfield! A brand-new nursery. A golden opportunity. Busy Bees is launching an exciting 110 place nursery in Monkton Heathfield, Taunton, and we need a passionate, dedicated Assistant Nursery Manager to join us in giving our children the best start in life!

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
• 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

Role Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Director 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

Required Qualifications

Ideal Assistant Manager Candidate

• 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

This is YOUR chance to be part of something exciting, rewarding, and career-changing.