Busy Bees Nurseries
Assistant Nursery Manager
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Are you a passionate leader with a background in early childhood education and management? As an Assistant Centre Director, you will support the Centre Director in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the centre, while providing invaluable guidance for educational excellence and team growth.
About Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK
Busy Bees is the UK’s leading nursery group, offering nearly 400 nurseries across the UK—plus international locations. Our mission revolves around providing the best early learning experiences while fostering a supportive and rewarding workplace culture.
Why Join Busy Bees?
Busy Bees empowers early years educators to deliver exceptional learning environments through our unique Bee Curious curriculum. This approach nurtures curiosity and confidence in children, shaping future learners, thinkers, and leaders.
Additionally, we embrace our commitment to impactful community work, collaborating with BBC Children in Need to support vulnerable children and provide meaningful opportunities for team involvement in local initiatives.
Busy Bees Chiswick Nursery: Highlights
Located on Larden Road, our Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ nursery accommodates 110 children within a welcoming setting. With an emphasis on Montessori-inspired, self-directed learning, imaginative play, and tailored individual development, our childcare conforms to rigorous EYFS standards.
Key facilities:
- Age-specific learning rooms
- Secure, engaging garden spaces and play areas
- Focused extracurricular lessons, including music and Spanish
- Complimentary nutrient-rich lunches for children
- Proximity to Turnham Green (District Line), Acton Central (Overground), and popular bus routes
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Benefits of Being Part of the Busy Bees Community
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Financial Well-being
- Competitive salary
- Financial support through Salary Finance
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Education & Growth
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Supportive career progression planning
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Well-being & Support
- 28 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays = 25 working days + 3 extra days)
- Birthday day off as our small token of gratitude
- 50% childcare discount
- Enhanced family leave packages and return-to-work bonuses
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Access to Employee Assistance Programmes and Mental Health First Aiders
- Menopause support through Peppy
- Support tailored specifically for working parents, including Cushon pension assist and discounted private medical insurance
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Exclusive Perks
- ‘Hive’ benefits platform: retail discounts, wellbeing tools, and dedicated wellbeing hub
- Training, culture-sharing travel experiences
- Recognised senior roles supporting career milestones through the Grow with Us programme
Key Responsibilities
- Guide the Centre Director in maintaining high experiential and operational standards across the nursery.
- Collaborate on curriculum innovation, ensuring a tailored and high-quality learning experience for children.
- Ensure full alignment with Ofsted, legislative, health & safety regulations.
- Leadership & development roles:
- Mentor and guide the staff team to foster a cohesive, highly motivated workforce.
- Strengthen relationships with parents/families, enhancing satisfaction through exceptional service models.
- Facilitate administrative tasks including scheduling, payroll involvement, and recruitment initiatives.
- Manage financial documentation, operational records, and budgetary practices to support centre sustainability.
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Ideal Candidate Profile
Busy Bees is searching for a forward-thinking educator with the following elements:
- Qualifications: Must hold an approved Level 3 qualification or above in early years education—with most preference given to those evidencing management/steadfellowship.
- Experience: A proven track record in early years leadership, ideally Associate/Early Nursery Manager or Deputy Nursery Manager in the industry.
- Commitment to excellence: Demonstrates high-quality practice, innovation in curriculum design, inventive teaching approaches.
- Core Skills:
- Strong leadership and organisational performance
- Expertise in health, safety, and child protection ensuring compliance.
- Effective relational management, team-building, and clear multitasking.
Applicants should fully align with Busy Bees’ ethos—empowered, collaborative environments where individual contributions make a real difference in little ones’ lives. In short? Ideal candidates lead with passion.
Apply now to embark on this career-defining journey at Busy Bees and help shape the future of early childhood education in an environment that’s as rewarding as it is dynamic!
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