Assistant Nursery Manager — Lead Curriculum & Teams

Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd.; Tunbridge Wells; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Hive benefits

Wellbeing discounts

28 days holiday

Birthday off

Childcare discount

Family leave

Return-to-work bonus

Peppy menopause support

Salary Finance

EAP and Mental Health support

Cycle to work

Pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Busy Bees is seeking an Assistant Centre Director for our Tunbridge Wells nursery, working alongside the Centre Director to oversee daily operations and educational standards. The role focuses on leading a compassionate team, delivering a high-quality Bee Curious curriculum, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will bring Level 3 Early Years qualifications, leadership experience in an early years setting, and strong communication and organisational skills to drive

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or above in early years education.
• Leadership or supervisory experience ideally as Assistant Nursery Manager or Deputy Nursery Manager.
• Proven track record of ensuring educational excellence and curriculum development.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Experience maintaining regulatory standards and health and safety protocols.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Busy Bees is seeking an Assistant Centre Director for our Tunbridge Wells nursery, working alongside the Centre Director to oversee daily operations and educational standards. The role focuses on leading a compassionate team, delivering a high-quality Bee Curious curriculum, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will bring Level 3 Early Years qualifications, leadership experience in an early years setting, and strong communication and organisational skills to drive