Assistant Nursery Manager

Lead, Inspire and Make a Lasting Impact

Are you an experienced early years leader looking for your next challenge?

At Busy Bees Mill Hill, we're looking for an ambitious and passionate Assistant Centre Director to support the leadership and day-to-day management of our thriving nursery. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys developing teams, driving high standards, and creating an environment where children, families, and colleagues can flourish.

Working closely with the Centre Director, you will play a key role in ensuring exceptional care, education, and operational excellence across the nursery.

About Busy Bees

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with almost 400 nurseries across the UK and many more internationally. We are committed to giving every child the best start in life while creating rewarding careers for our colleagues.

Our award-winning culture, commitment to professional development, and innovative Bee Curious curriculum make Busy Bees an exciting place to build your career.

The Role

As Assistant Centre Director, you will:

• Support the Centre Director in the day-to-day running of the nursery.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of early years professionals.
• Ensure the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and education are consistently maintained.
• Support occupancy growth through exceptional customer service and strong parent partnerships.
• Coach and mentor colleagues to support their professional development and performance.
• Monitor compliance, quality assurance, and operational standards.
• Promote a positive culture that encourages teamwork, wellbeing, and continuous improvement.
• Help deliver outstanding experiences for children and families every day.

About Busy Bees Mill Hill

Busy Bees Mill Hill is an Ofsted-rated Good nursery with capacity for 78 children. Set within a beautiful detached property in one of Mill Hill's most sought-after locations, our nursery provides an inspiring environment for children to learn and grow.

The nursery has recently refurbished rooms, each with its own dedicated outdoor area, creating engaging spaces that support children's learning and development. Our experienced onsite chef prepares nutritious home-cooked meals using fresh, seasonal ingredients, helping children develop healthy eating habits while exploring a variety of tastes, textures, and flavours.

Conveniently located close to Mill Hill Broadway, Thameslink Station, local shops, and transport links, the nursery is easily accessible for both families and colleagues.

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 huge array huge 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.
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.

• 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.