Assistant Nursery Manager

Busy Bees Nurseries; Stokenchurch; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Hive benefits & wellbeing hub

Up to 28 days holiday

Birthday off

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave

Return to work bonus

Mental health support

Cycle to Work

Pension access

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Busy Bees Stokenchurch is seeking an Assistant Centre Director to support the Centre Director in day-to-day operations, overseeing a high-quality curriculum and ensuring regulatory compliance in a busy nursery environment.

You will lead staff, foster educational excellence, and contribute to a welcoming, safe setting for children and families while benefiting from a supportive team and extensive development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in early years education is required.
• Experience in an early years setting with leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
• Proven track record of curriculum development and educational excellence.
• Strong communication and organisational skills with teamwork focus.
• Experience maintaining regulatory standards and health & safety compliance.

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 children.
• Ensure the centre complies with regulatory requirements and maintains high safety standards.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to staff, ensuring a cohesive, motivated team.
• Lead efforts to enhance customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional service for families.
• Assist with administrative tasks including scheduling, payroll and recruitment.
• Manage operational records and support financial planning for sustainability.

Skills

Leadership experience

Curriculum development

Strong communication

Teamwork

Regulatory compliance

Education

Level 3 qualification in early years education

Job description

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.

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.

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.

Welcome to Busy Bees Stokenchurch! Our friendly nursery cares for up to 58 children in a warm, welcoming environment with fantastic facilities, including spacious outdoor areas.

Located close to the M40 with excellent transport links, free on-site parking for staff and great local amenities nearby, we’re easy to get to and a great place to build your career. You’ll be joining a supportive and close-knit team, led by an experienced Nursery Manager who has been part of the centre for 15 years. We’re proud of our strong team spirit and the positive environment we create for both our children and our people.

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.