Assistant Nursery Manager

Busy Bees Nurseries; Swindon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development and "

Hive benefits and wellbeing hub

Up to 28 days holiday per year

Your birthday off

50% childcare discount

Enhanced family leave and return to工作

Menopause support

Salary Finance

Employee Assistance Programme and MHFA

Cycle to Work

Pension access via Cushon

Private Medical Insurance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Busy Bees Swindon Peatmoor is seeking an Assistant Centre Director with a strong background in early years education to support the Centre Director in daily operations and educational leadership.

You will lead a dedicated team, shape an engaging curriculum, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and foster a warm, safe environment for children and families at a busy nursery with excellent transport links and a large, experienced staff.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or higher in early years education.
• Experience in an early years setting with leadership/supervisory experience.
• Proven track record of educational excellence and curriculum development.
• Strong communication and organisational skills; teamwork-focused.

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Director in daily operations and educational standards.
• Develop and deliver engaging, high-quality curriculum for children.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and high safety/health standards.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to staff; build a cohesive team.
• Enhance customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional service to families.
• Assist with administrative tasks including scheduling, payroll, and recruitment.
• Manage records and support financial planning for sustainability.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

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.

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.

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.

Busy Bees Swindon Peatmoor is an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with a capacity for 100 children and a friendly, experienced team, with some colleagues having been with us for over 15 years. Conveniently located with excellent transport links, free staff parking and a shop nearby, we’re also close to beautiful lakes and woodland walks. We offer a supportive and rewarding workplace with benefits including childcare discounts, anniversary recognition and our LOVE voucher and staff shout-out scheme.

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.