Assistant Nursery Manager

Role Overview: 🚀 Join the Buzz at Our BRAND-NEW Busy Bees Nursery in Whitstable! 🐝   A brand-new nursery. A golden opportunity. This summer, Busy Bees is launching an exciting nursery in Whitstable, and we need a passionate, dedicated Assistant Nursery Manager to join us in giving our children the best start in life!   With space to welcome up to 110 little learners, this state-of-the-art setting is designed to spark curiosity, encourage creativity, and nurture young minds—and you’ll be there from day one to shape something truly special. 🐝 Why Join Busy Bees? This is your chance to be part of something fresh, exciting, and built from the ground up! Be a founding team member, help shape the nursery culture, and create an environment where children and staff thrive together.   ✨ Your Exclusive Busy Bees Benefits ✨   💷 Competitive salary- £35,089.60 🚀 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 Manager ⭐ 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  🔹 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   ✨ This is YOUR chance to be part of something exciting, rewarding, and career-changing. APPLY NOW and start your next adventure with Busy Bees