Assistant Nursery Manager

Join the Buzz at Busy Bees Nursery!

Welcome to Busy Bees Nursery in West End, Surrey! With the capacity to nurture up to 110 little learners, our state-of-the-art setting is designed to spark curiosity, encourage creativity, and nurture young minds.

Why Join Busy Bees?

At Busy Bees, we believe in rewarding our team members with a range of fantastic benefits:

• Competitive Salary: £35,089.60
• Ongoing Professional Development: Grow with us through continuous training and career progression!
• 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 navigate 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: Plus a return-to-work bonus—because balance matters.
• Employee Assistance Programme: With Mental Health First Aiders to support your wellbeing.

PLUS: You’ll gain 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
• A Grow with Us area packed with development opportunities and training

Role Responsibilities: What You'll Do As An Assistant Manager

As an Assistant Manager, you will:

• ⭐ 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.

Required Qualifications: Ideal Assistant Manager Candidate

We are looking for someone who has:

• A 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.
• A passion for 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!