Assistant Nursery Manager
Busy Bees, Yorkletts, Kent
Assistant Nursery Manager
Salary Not Specified
Busy Bees, Yorkletts, Kent
- Full time
- Permanent
Posted 1 day ago, 23 Apr | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 26251_25457
Location ref: Yorkletts, Kent
Full Job Description
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! 🎉