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Assistant Nursery Manager

Education Executive & Management

Job Description

Role Overview:

Lead, Inspire & Grow with Busy Bees Ealing Common

Are you an experienced early years leader ready for your next exciting challenge?At Busy Bees Ealing Common, we're looking for a passionate and driven Assistant Centre Director to help lead our wonderful nursery, inspire our team, and create exceptional experiences for children and families every day.This is more than a management role. It's an opportunity to shape the future of a nursery, support a talented team, and play a key part in giving children the very best start in life.

Why Busy Bees?

As the UK's leading nursery group, Busy Bees has nearly 400 nurseries nationwide and a reputation for delivering outstanding care and education.We're passionate about helping children thrive, but we care just as much about our people. That's why we invest in training, development and career progression, providing exciting opportunities for ambitious leaders looking to take the next step in their early years career.When you join our hive, you'll be welcomed into a supportive environment where your ideas are valued, your successes are celebrated, and your growth is encouraged.

The Role

Working alongside the Centre Director, you'll help drive the success of the nursery, support and develop your team, and ensure outstanding standards across every aspect of nursery life.You'll be a visible leader who motivates others, champions high-quality practice, and helps create a positive environment where children, families and colleagues feel supported and valued.

You'll Love This Role If You Enjoy:

  • Leading and motivating teams
  • Supporting children's learning and development
  • Building strong relationships with families
  • Developing future nursery talent
  • Creating a positive and inspiring culture
  • Making a genuine difference every day
You'll also bring our innovative Bee Curious curriculum to life, helping children develop confidence, independence, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.

About Busy Bees Ealing Common

Our Ofsted-rated Good nursery provides care for up to 39 children and is known for its engaging learning environments, thoughtfully planned activities, and warm, welcoming atmosphere.Located right next to Ealing Common Tube Station on the Piccadilly and District lines, our nursery is incredibly easy to reach and well connected by local bus routes.


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.

Role Responsibilities:

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.
Required Qualifications: 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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