Assistant Nursery Manager

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd.; Liverpool; Vor Ort; GBP 29.000 - 39.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Career progression

Hive benefits and wellbeing platform

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Birthday off

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave and return to工作

Peppy menopause support

Salary Finance

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Opportunities to travel

Zusammenfassung

Busy Bees Liverpool Childwall is seeking an Assistant Centre Director to support the Centre Director in day-to-day operations, ensuring high educational standards under the Bee Curious framework. You will lead a dedicated team and contribute to a nurturing learning environment.

The ideal candidate holds a Level 3 Early Years qualification with leadership experience and a passion for delivering quality curriculum and regulatory compliance across the centre.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in an early years setting with leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
• Proven ability to maintain high educational standards and curriculum development.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and health and safety.

Aufgaben

• Support the Centre Director in overseeing daily operations and educational standards.
• Develop and deliver a high-quality curriculum tailored to children’s needs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and high safety and health standards.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to staff to maintain a cohesive team.
• Enhance customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional service for families.
• Assist with scheduling, payroll, and recruitment.
• Support financial planning to ensure sustainability.

Kenntnisse

Leadership experience

Early years experience

Curriculum development

Team mentorship

Regulatory compliance

Ausbildung

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Jobbeschreibung

Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK

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.

About Us

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.

Why Work at Busy Bees?

We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.

About our Nursery

Busy Bees Liverpool Childwall, rated "Good" by Ofsted, has a capacity of 55 children. Conveniently located, we have excellent links to Liverpool City Centre, making it easy for staff to access our nursery. We are also proud to have a long-standing staff team, with some members having worked here for over 20 years. Free parking is available.

Busy Bees 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.

But wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.

Join our supportive and collaborative work environment, learn from experienced colleagues, and make meaningful connections.

If you are ready to make a positive impact in the field of early childhood education and childcare, we encourage you to apply for the Nursery Manager position at Busy Bees.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Ideal Candidate:

• An approved Level 3 qualification or above in early years education.
• 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.

Lead with passion and help create a nurturing learning environment—