Assistant Nursery Manager
| Posting date: | 25 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £33.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 December 2025 |
| Location: | GU249PW |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Busy Bees Childcare |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 20919 |
Summary
Build Something Amazing from Day One at Busy Bees! This is your chance to lead, shape, and create something truly special! Busy Bees is opening a brand-new nursery in West End, Guildford this Winter, and we're looking for a visionary Nursery Manager to set the tone and establish excellence from day one, giving our children the best start in life. You won't just be joining a nursery-you'll be building a nurturing, inspiring environment for up to 110 children, where their learning and growth will be guided by your leadership, expertise, and creativity. Your Rewards & Benefits as a Nursery Manager Birthday off - Because YOU deserve a special day! Significant childcare discount - Supporting your family while shaping young futures Up to 33 days holiday - Including bank holidays! Enhanced family leave & wellbeing support - Plus menopause support through Peppy Cycle to Work scheme - Because a healthy commute is a happy commute Travel opportunities - Gain international experience and discover new childcare practices Your Opportunity to Make a Mark as a Nursery Manager Shape the nursery's culture & vision - From the first day, your ideas will bring this brand-new setting to life Build a passionate team - Lead, inspire, and develop educators who share your dedication Create engaging learning experiences - Set up activities, spaces, and routines that nurture young minds Drive innovation - Implement fresh approaches that make your nursery a beacon of excellence in early childhood education Why Busy Bees? You'll be valued, celebrated, and empowered to create something extraordinary Lead a forward-thinking nursery where your vision matters Work in a beautifully designed setting that inspires both children and educators
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
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