Busy Bees Nurseries
Assistant Nursery Manager
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Lead a Team. Shape Young Futures. Build Your Career.
Are you an experienced Early Years leader ready for a role that offers both challenge and opportunity?
At Busy Bees Chiswick Larden Road, we're looking for an ambitious and inspiring Assistant Centre Director to support the leadership of our thriving nursery. Working closely with the Centre Director, you'll play a key role in delivering exceptional standards of care and education, developing a high-performing team, and creating an environment where children can flourish every day.
If you're passionate about people, driven by quality, and motivated by making a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Busy Bees?
As the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries nationwide and many more internationally, Busy Bees has been helping children get the best possible start in life for over 40 years.
We're proud of the culture we've built, one where colleagues are supported, encouraged to grow, and given opportunities to progress. Whether you're looking to take the next step in your leadership journey or continue building on your management experience, you'll find the support and development you need here.
At Busy Bees, your ideas are valued, your achievements are recognised, and your career ambitions are taken seriously.
About The Role
As Assistant Centre Director, you'll be a key member of the nursery leadership team, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the setting while maintaining the highest standards of care, education, and operational excellence.
You'll
- Support, coach, and develop a talented team of Early Years professionals
- Help drive quality across the nursery, ensuring exceptional outcomes for children
- Build strong relationships with families and the local community
- Support occupancy growth and customer experience initiatives
- Champion our unique Bee Curious curriculum
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager, or existing Assistant Centre Director looking to make a real impact within a leading organisation.
About Busy Bees Chiswick Larden Road
Rated Good by Ofsted, our nursery provides a warm, welcoming environment for up to 110 children.
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Our approach blends the EYFS framework with Montessori principles, encouraging independence, confidence, creativity, and a love of learning from an early age. Children benefit from engaging experiences that support their individual interests and development, while our team is empowered to deliver exceptional learning opportunities every day.
What Makes Our Nursery Special?
- Montessori-inspired learning environment
- Age-specific rooms designed to support each stage of development
- Secure outdoor garden and dedicated play spaces
- Enrichment activities including music and Spanish lessons
- Excellent transport links via Turnham Green and Acton Central stations
- Easy access to bus routes connecting Chiswick, Shepherd's Bush, and Ealing
Most importantly, you'll be joining a collaborative team that is passionate about creating outstanding experiences for children and families.
More Than a Nursery
Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, colleagues have opportunities to get involved in fundraising and community initiatives that make a positive difference to children's lives beyond the nursery environment.
Ready for Your Next Leadership Opportunity?
If you're looking for a role where you can lead with confidence, develop your career, and make a lasting difference to children, families, and colleagues, we'd love to hear from you.
Join Busy Bees Chiswick Larden Road and be part of a team that's shaping the future of Early Years education every day.
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.
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.
Lead with passion and help create a nurturing learning environment—apply now!
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