Role Overview:
Join Our Team at Busy Bees –Leading Nursery Group in the UK
Areyou a passionate leader with a background in early childhoodeducation and management? As an Assistant Centre Director at BusyBees, you will support the Centre Director in overseeing theday-to-day operations of the centre. This is a fantasticopportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-pacedenvironment and wants to make a difference in the lives of childrenwhile leading a team towards educational excellence.
About Us BusyBees is the UK’s leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseriesacross the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving everychild the best start in life and are proud to have won awards forour workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member ofour team feels heard, valued, and nurtured.
Why Work at BusyBees? We offer a supportive environment thatempowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where childrencan thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our uniqueBee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidencein young learners.
OurCharitable Commitment Through our partnershipwith BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities forcommunity involvement and fundraising to support children’slives.
About ourNursery Busy Bees at MidlothianNewbyres, is a 154 place nursery and offers two settings locatedjust across the road from one another; Newbyres Hall which welcomeschildren under 3 and St Paul’s for all children 3-5 yearsold.Situated in the centre of Gorebridge village, our nursery isvery convenient for families and our staff team who would like tomake use of the excellent public transport links, including the newBorders Railway which is just a minute’s walk away. There is also apublic, free-of-charge car park to the rear of thenursery.
BusyBees Benefits
- Competitivesalary
- Ongoing professional development andcareer progression
- Our ‘Hive’ benefits andwellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers
- Up to 28 days holiday per year (includingbank holidays)
- Your birthday off – it’s ourgift to you!
- 50% childcare discount
- Enhanced family leave and return to workbonus
- Menopause support through Peppy
- Financial support through Salary Finance
- Employee Assistance Programme and MentalHealth First Aiders
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Easy access to your workplace pension throughCushon
- Discounted Private Medical Insurance(PMI)
- Opportunities to travel to othercountries, experience different cultures and learn newpractices.
But wait, there’s more!You’ll also enjoy access to our Benefits andWellbeing platform, Hive – offering huge array huge ofretail discounts helping your money to go further, along with aWellbeing Hub featuring resources to supportyour physical and mental health. A CelebratingYou section showcasing the ways we recognise and rewardour valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Usarea sharing the exciting development opportunities andtraining designed to support you to thrive and grow at BusyBees.
Join our supportive and collaborative workenvironment, learn from experienced colleagues, and make meaningfulconnections.If you are ready to make a positive impactin the field of early childhood education and childcare, weencourage you to apply for the Nursery Manager position at BusyBees.Apply now to be part of our dynamic team and takethe next step in your career.
Role Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Centre Director in overseeing thedaily operations and maintaining educational standards.
- Assist in developing and delivering an engaging,high-quality curriculum tailored to the needs ofchildren.
- Ensure the centre complies with allrelevant regulatory requirements and maintains high safety andhealth standards.
- Provide leadership andmentorship to staff, ensuring a cohesive and motivatedteam.
- Lead efforts to enhance customersatisfaction by delivering exceptional service and promoting apositive centre experience for families.
- Assist with administrative tasks, including scheduling,payroll, and recruitment.
- Manage operationalrecords and support financial planning to ensuresustainability.
Required Qualifications:
IdealCandidate:
- An approved Level 3 qualification or abovein early years education.
- Experience within an early years setting,with leadership or supervisory experience ideally as either aAssistant Nursery Manager or Deputy NurseryManager.
- Proven trackrecord of ensuring educational excellence and curriculumdevelopment.
- Strongcommunication and organisational skills, with a focus onteamwork.
- Experience inmaintaining compliance with regulatory standards and health andsafety protocols.
Lead with passion and help create anurturing learning environment—apply now!
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