Assistant Nursery Manager

Overview

🚀 Join the Buzz at Our BRAND-NEW Busy Bees Nursery in Hailsham! 🐝 A brand-new nursery. A golden opportunity. This summer, Busy Bees is launching an exciting nursery in Hailsham, 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.

✨ Your Exclusive Busy Bees Benefits ✨

• 💷 Competitive salary- £31,969.60
• 🚀 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

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  Support the Centre Director in overseeing daily operations and maintaining educational standards
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  Develop & deliver an engaging, high-quality curriculum tailored to children’s needs
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  Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain health & safety standards
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  Provide leadership & mentorship to staff, ensuring a cohesive and motivated team
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  Enhance customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional service and promoting a positive nursery experience for families
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  Assist with administrative tasks
  , including scheduling, payroll, and recruitment
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  Manage operational records and support financial planning to ensure sustainability

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  Level 3 qualification or above in early years education
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  Experience in an early years setting
  , with supervisory experience an advantage—ideally as a Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager, or Nursery Practitioner
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  Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills to inspire and support your team
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  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! 🎉