Assistant Nursery Manager: Lead & Elevate Early Years

About Early Years Ltd.; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Birthday off

50% childcare discount

Up to 28 days holiday plus bank hols

Wellbeing & discount hub (Hive)

Job summary

Busy Bees in Monkton Heathfield (Taunton) is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Nursery Manager to help lead a brand-new 110-place nursery. You will support the Centre Director, shape an engaging curriculum, and ensure regulatory compliance and safety across daily operations.

You will mentor staff, promote excellent service for families, and contribute to financial planning and staffing decisions to sustain high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or above in early years education.
• Experience in an early years setting with supervisory experience is advantageous.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills to inspire and support your team.
• Passionate about fostering children’s development and building positive relationships with families.

Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Director in overseeing daily operations and maintaining educational standards.
• Develop and deliver an engaging, high-quality curriculum tailored to children’s needs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain health and safety standards.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to staff, creating a cohesive and motivated team.
• Enhance customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional service and a positive nursery experience for families.
• Assist with administrative tasks, including scheduling, payroll and recruitment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff supervision

Customer service

Education

Level 3 qualification in early years education

Job description

Busy Bees in Monkton Heathfield (Taunton) is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Nursery Manager to help lead a brand-new 110-place nursery. You will support the Centre Director, shape an engaging curriculum, and ensure regulatory compliance and safety across daily operations.

You will mentor staff, promote excellent service for families, and contribute to financial planning and staffing decisions to sustain high-quality care.