Busy Bees Nurseries
Assistant Nursery Manager
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Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Early Years Leadership Journey?
Join Busy Bees Hammersmith Ravenscourt as our Assistant Centre Director
Do you love inspiring teams, championing exceptional childcare, and creating magical moments for children every day?
We're looking for a passionate, energetic leader to join our nursery as an Assistant Centre Director. You'll work alongside our Centre Director to help shape an outstanding environment where children flourish, families feel supported, and colleagues love coming to work.
If you're ready to combine your leadership skills with your passion for Early Years, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Busy Bees?
At Busy Bees, we're not just the UK's largest nursery group, we're a community of people who genuinely care about giving every child the very best start in life.
With nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and an international presence, we're proud to create environments where children, families, and colleagues can grow together.
We believe that happy teams create happy children, which is why we invest in our people, celebrate successes, and support career progression every step of the way.
What's the Opportunity?
As our Assistant Centre Director, you'll be a key part of the leadership team, helping to:
- Inspire and support a talented team of Early Years professionals
- Create exceptional experiences for children and families
- Drive outstanding practice throughout the nursery
- Support the day-to-day running of the centre
- Champion our unique Bee Curious curriculum
- Help build a positive, fun, and engaging culture where everyone can succeed
No two days are the same, and that's exactly how we like it.
About Busy Bees Hammersmith Ravenscourt
Our vibrant nursery is rated Good by Ofsted and welcomes up to 117 wonderful children every day.
Located just a two-minute walk from Ravenscourt Park Station, we're easily accessible via the District, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, and Circle lines.
But that's not all...
Here's What Makes Our Nursery Special
- A fantastic rooftop garden where little imaginations run wild
- A much-loved mud kitchen where future chefs create their masterpieces
- A charming Wendy House perfect for adventures and role play
- Inspiring indoor and outdoor learning environments designed to encourage curiosity, creativity, and confidence
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Making a Difference Beyond the Nursery
We're proud partners of BBC Children in Need, giving our teams plenty of opportunities to make a positive impact in the community, fundraise for fantastic causes, and help change children's lives for the better.
Is This You?
You Could Be The Perfect Fit If You
- Have experience in Early Years leadership or nursery management
- Are passionate about delivering exceptional childcare and education
- Love motivating and developing teams
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Believe every child deserves the best possible start in life
Come and Help Us Create Childhoods Full of Wonder
At Busy Bees, you'll be part of something bigger than a nursery. You'll join a team that laughs together, supports one another, celebrates success, and makes a real difference every single day.
Ready to make your next career move? Let's create something amazing together. 🐝
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.
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.
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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.
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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