Key Responsibilities Finance Prepare budgets, management accounts, and cash flow forecasts Monitor school fees, invoicing, and collections Oversee payroll and payments Support the annual audit and ensure VAT compliance Operations Help maintain school buildings and facilities Manage insurance and operational processes Support improvements to financial systems and processes Governance Attend meetings with the Senior Management Team and governing bodies Health & Safety Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations Maintain risk assessments and fire safety records HR Administration Prepare staff contracts Support pay reviews and reporting (including gender pay gap reporting) Person Specification Essential (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experience (PQ/Qualified) Experience preparing budgets, management accounts, and forecasts Strong communication skills with non-finance stakeholders Ability to manage...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery  Busy Bees Oxford, rated Good by Ofsted, is a purpose-built nursery with a capacity of 110...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through...

Are you a talented and experienced Deputy Manager looking for a new role? We have an excellent opportunity for a dedicated individual to join a lovely nursery in Oxford, Oxfordshire. Person Specification: NVQ level 3 Childcare qualification Experience of motivating teams and developing practice Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Desirable) Paediatric First Aid (Desirable) Some of the responsibilities of the Deputy Manager will include: Working closely with the Nursey Manager and providing cover for this role as required Leading by example and ensuring staff are caring for the all-round daily needs of the children to enhance their physical, intellectual,social and emotional development Ensuring staff effectively implement Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum in daily practice Ensuring children are offered age appropriate activities and al staff maintain their children s learning journals Manage staff supervisions, meetings and training Support the...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Senior Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured.   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...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK Are you a passionate leader with a background in early childhood education and management? As an Assistant Centre Director at Busy Bees, you will support the Centre Director in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the centre. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and wants to make a difference in the lives of children while leading a team towards educational excellence. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of...

Key Responsibilities Finance Prepare budgets, management accounts, and cash flow forecasts Monitor school fees, invoicing, and collections Oversee payroll and payments Support the annual audit and ensure VAT compliance Operations Help maintain school buildings and facilities Manage insurance and operational processes Support improvements to financial systems and processes Governance Attend meetings with the Senior Management Team and governing bodies Health & Safety Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations Maintain risk assessments and fire safety records HR Administration Prepare staff contracts Support pay reviews and reporting (including gender pay gap reporting) Person Specification Essential (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experience (PQ/Qualified) Experience preparing budgets, management accounts, and forecasts Strong communication skills with non-finance stakeholders Ability to manage multiple...

Empowering Learning is expanding across Oxfordshire, and we're looking for enthusiastic teachers and cover supervisors to join our local supply team. Whether you're between roles, starting your teaching journey, or simply looking for greater flexibility, we'd love to hear from you. We're especially keen to connect with people who are passionate about education and excited to work across a variety of school settings. About the Role This is a fantastic opportunity to build valuable classroom experience, support student development, and explore different schools across the region. As a supply teacher or cover supervisor, you will: Deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher Enjoy the freedom to shape your own working week Gain experience across a range of schools, year groups, and teaching styles Manage classroom behaviour to create a positive, productive learning environment Support students with their learning and keep them engaged throughout the...

Empowering Learning are looking for enthusiastic teachers and cover supervisors to join our local flexible working team. Whether you're between roles, starting your teaching journey, or simply looking for greater flexibility, we'd love to hear from you. We're especially keen to connect with people who are passionate about education and excited to work across a variety of school settings. About the Role This is a fantastic opportunity to build valuable classroom experience, support student development, and explore different schools across the region. As a supply teacher or cover supervisor, you will: Deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher Enjoy the freedom to shape your own working week Gain experience across a range of schools, year groups, and teaching styles Manage classroom behaviour to create a positive, productive learning environment Support students with their learning and keep them engaged throughout the day Who We're Looking For...

Nursery – Bright Horizons St Marys Abingdon Day Nursery Salary – Starting from £27,580.80 per annum pro rata (dependant on qualification/s and experience) Location –  Abingdon OX14 1AA Hours  - 40 hours per week | Mon-Fri - would consider 30 hours per week. Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years SEN Assistant to join our St Mary's Abingdon nursery to work on a 1:1 basis with three children with SEN. Our Ofsted rated 'Good' Nursery offers 114 places caring for children of 3 months up to 5 years and includes arts and crafts area's, reading corners, imagination area's and a large garden that includes vegetable patches and a climbing frame! Our Benefits Childcare...

Abingdon School is seeking to appoint an inspirational and dynamic new Senior Hockey Professional to play a key role in shaping the future of hockey at the school, particularly as we transition to coeducation in 2026. Location: Abingdon School, OX14 1DE Job Type: 12 Month fixed term contract, Full Time Salary: £30,105.43 to £36,763.55 per annum, based on 0.7480 FTE Closing date: Monday 20 April 2026 (Midday) About Us: The Foundation comprises two schools: Abingdon School and Abingdon Prep School, as well as Abingdon School Enterprises. Abingdon School is a leading independent day and boarding school with more than 1,000 pupils aged 11-18. Currently a boys school, it will become co-educational from September 2026. Abingdon Prep School is a vibrant and warm day preparatory school with around 200 pupils aged 4-13 which has been co-educational since last year. Both Schools are situated in beautiful and extensive grounds, with the senior school in the...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC...

A friendly and inspiring school in Witney are looking for an Autism Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as next week. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm, and is a fantastic opportunity for a recent Graduate or a caring individual interested in specialist education. The SEN school caters for children on the Autistic Spectrum, and therefore the students need assistance with communication, social cues, fine motor skills, self-regulation, emotional expression and sensory processing. As the Autism Teaching Assistant, you will provide all students with the support they need to thrive in all areas of education, helping them academically, socially and emotionally. You will also help manage any challenging behaviour that may arise, and encourage positive decision making. This is a fantastic opportunity if you are a recent Graduate interested in building your experience with special educational needs and mental health. You will gain a first-hand insight into...

Role Overview: Nursery Manager Job – Busy Bees Bicester Bure Park| Leadership Role in Early Years   Join Busy Bees – The UK’s Leading Nursery Group   Are you an inspiring Nursery Manager ready to lead a passionate team and shape young minds? Busy Bees is looking for a dedicated and experienced early years professional to drive excellence, creativity, and high-quality childcare at our Bicester nursery.   With a Level 3 childcare qualification and at least 2 years’ leadership experience in an early years setting , you’ll bring energy, expertise, and a commitment to delivering outstanding outcomes under the EYFS framework.   About Busy Bees Busy Bees is the largest nursery group in the UK , with nearly 400 nurseries nationwide and a growing international presence. We’re committed to giving every child the best possible start in life , while creating a workplace where our people feel valued, supported, and empowered. Our award-winning culture ensures every team...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK Are you passionate about working with children and eager to start your career in early childhood education? As an Early Years Assistant (Unqualified) at Busy Bees, you’ll gain valuable experience in a dynamic environment while helping children grow and develop. This role is perfect for anyone eager to learn and grow in their professional journey, with ongoing support and training to help you succeed in the early years sector. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part...

Nursery – Bright Horizons Harwell Day Nursery Salary – £27,310.40 - £28,392per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Hours - 40 Hours Per Week | Mon-Fri | Permanent Location – Harwell Oxfordshire Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join our Harwell Day Nursery! This nursery cares for up to 94 children aged 3 months to 5 years. Based in the Harwell Campus in Didcot the nursery has a large range of resources and activities including a mini kitchen for the children to get involved in cooking with our qualified nursery chef and also dance classes with Boogie Mites where the children can express themselves and learn through music and movement. Our Benefits...

Up to £53,835 + Excellent Benefits Those Huge Small Victories Our teachers are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. There's lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference. Get out what you put in You'll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You'll be there to help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem. You will need to be resilient and dedicated, but those huge small victories that you achieve will be something you're really proud of. It can be a tough journey, but the positive steps forward will more than make up for it. As a Teacher at Witherslack Group, you'll get all the support you need to...