Assistant Nursery Manager
About the role
Role Overview:
Join the Buzz at Our NEW Busy Bees Nursery in Banbury
A new nursery. A golden opportunity. This Winter, Busy Bees is buzzing into Banbury and building a fantastic 110 place nursery.
We need a superstar Assistant Nursery Manager to help bring the magic to life. If you're passionate about early years and want to help create something truly special from day one we’d love to meet you. Come join us in giving our children best start in life.
✨ Your Exclusive Busy Bees Benefits ✨
Competitive salary- £33,009.60 per annum
Ongoing professional development & career progression – 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
Role Responsibilities:
What You'll Do As An Assistant Nursery Manager?
Support the Nursery Manager 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 Nursery 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.
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