Busy Bees Nurseries
Assistant Nursery Manager
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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.
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But wait, there’s more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering a huge array 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.
If you are ready to make a positive impact in the field of early childhood education and childcare, we encourage you to apply for the Nursery Manager position at Busy Bees.
Apply now to be part of our dynamic team and take the next step in your career.
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🏆 What You'll Do As An Assistant Nursery Manager?
- Support the Centre Director in overseeing daily operations and maintaining educational standards
- Develop & deliver an engaging, high-quality curriculum tailored to children’s needs
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain health & safety standards
- Provide leadership & mentorship to staff, ensuring a cohesive and motivated team
- Enhance customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional service and promoting a positive nursery experience for families
- Assist with administrative tasks, including scheduling, payroll, and recruitment
- Manage operational records and support financial planning to ensure sustainability
🎯 Ideal Assistant Nursery Manager Candidate
- Level 3 qualification or above in early years education
- Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory experience an advantage—ideally as a Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager, or Nursery Practitioner
- Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills to inspire and support your team
- Passionate about fostering children’s development and creating positive relationships with families
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