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Posted 06 June, 2026

Assistant Nursery Manager

Busy Bees
Guildford, SURREY, United Kingdom Full Time
Reference: 19328b0e-f1db-47cd-bcfc-37291504dbb6

🚀 Join the Buzz at Busy Bees Nursery in West End, Surrey! 🐝

At Busy Bees, we’re excited to welcome up to 110 little learners in our state-of-the-art setting, designed to spark curiosity, encourage creativity, and nurture young minds.

🐝 Why Join Busy Bees?

💷 Competitive salary: £35,089.60

🚀 Ongoing professional development: Grow with us!

🎂 Birthday off: Because YOU deserve a celebration!

👶 50% childcare discount: Supporting your family while you support others.

🏖 Up to 28 days holiday: Plus bank holidays!

💖 Menopause support: Through Peppy, helping you through life’s milestones.

🧘 Wellbeing perks: Access to Hive, our fantastic wellbeing & retail discount hub.

🚴 Cycle to Work scheme: A healthy commute for a happier you!

💰 Pension & financial perks: Easy access to workplace pension through Cushon & Salary Finance support.

🌏 Travel opportunities: Learn from childcare professionals around the world.

🤝 Enhanced family leave & return-to-work bonus: Because balance matters.

💛 Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders: Supporting your wellbeing.

🐝 PLUS: You’ll get exclusive access to Hive, our Benefits & Wellbeing platform—filled with retail discounts, a Wellbeing Hub supporting your physical & mental health, a Celebrating You section recognizing our valued team members, and a Grow with Us area packed with development opportunities and training.

🏆 What You‘ll Do As An Assistant 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 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.

This is YOUR chance to be part of something exciting, rewarding, and career-changing. APPLY NOW and start your next adventure with Busy Bees! 🎉

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