Assistant Nursery Manager — Lead Education & Team Growth

Busy Bees Nurseries; Ripon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Hive benefits and discounts across a 


Up to 28 days holiday per year

50% childcare discount

Job summary

Busy Bees Nurseries is seeking an Assistant Centre Director for its Ripon nursery. You will support the Centre Director in overseeing daily operations and educational standards, while leading a team to deliver a high-quality Bee Curious curriculum.

The role emphasizes staff mentorship, regulatory compliance, and strong customer service to families. This position offers a pathway to further leadership opportunities within Busy Bees.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in early years education.
• Leadership or supervisory experience in an early years setting.
• Proven track record of curriculum development.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Regulatory compliance

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Busy Bees Nurseries is seeking an Assistant Centre Director for its Ripon nursery. You will support the Centre Director in overseeing daily operations and educational standards, while leading a team to deliver a high-quality Bee Curious curriculum.

The role emphasizes staff mentorship, regulatory compliance, and strong customer service to families. This position offers a pathway to further leadership opportunities within Busy Bees.