Assistant Nursery Manager

Assistant Centre Director – Busy Bees Chineham, Basingstoke

Assistant Nursery Manager – Busy Bees Chineham, Basingstoke

Salary: £35,089.40 per year Ready to take the next step in your early years career? Join Busy Bees as an Assistant Nursery Manager! We're looking for a passionate and motivated Assistant Nursery Manager to join our team at Busy Bees Chineham, Basingstoke.

Whether you're an experienced Assistant Nursery Manager looking for a new opportunity or an ambitious Room Leader ready to take the next step, this could be the perfect role for you.

You'll work closely with our Nursery Manager to lead and inspire our team, deliver exceptional childcare and create an environment where children, families and colleagues can thrive.

With a competitive salary of £35,089.40 per year , fantastic benefits and opportunities to develop your leadership career, there's never been a better time to join Busy Bees.

About Our Nursery Busy Bees Chineham is a purpose-built, single-storey nursery in Basingstoke, with capacity for 98 children and a Good Ofsted rating.

We're conveniently located near Chineham Business Park, with easy access to the M3 and M4 motorways, local bus services and Basingstoke train station.

With ample on-site parking and excellent transport links, our nursery offers a convenient location alongside a welcoming environment for children, families and colleagues.

Why Join Busy Bees?

At Busy Bees, we believe our colleagues deserve to feel valued, supported and inspired. That's why we offer a fantastic range of benefits designed to support your career, wellbeing and family life.

Our Benefits Include

• Competitive salary of £35,089.40 per year
• 50% childcare discount
• Your birthday off – our gift to you!
• Up to 28 days' holiday per year, including bank holidays
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Enhanced family leave and return-to-work bonus
• Access to our Hive benefits platform, offering discounts across hundreds of retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Menopause support through Peppy
• Financial support through Salary Finance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Workplace pension through Cushon
• Discounted private medical insurance
• Opportunities to experience international early years practices across our global nursery network

You'll also have access to our dedicated Hive Benefits and Wellbeing platform, providing resources to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing, alongside recognition and development opportunities.

About Busy Bees Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and an international presence.

We're dedicated to giving every child the best start in life, and we know that starts with our people.

Our unique Bee Curious curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity, confidence and a lifelong love of learning, while our commitment to professional development helps our colleagues achieve their career ambitions.

We're also proud of our partnership with BBC Children in Need, offering opportunities to get involved in fundraising and make a positive difference to children's lives.

Take the Next Step in Your Career

Looking for an opportunity where you can develop your leadership skills, inspire a team and make a real difference every day?

Join Busy Bees Chineham as our next Assistant Nursery Manager and take your early years career to the next level. Apply today – we'd love to hear from you! Your Role as Assistant Nursery Manager

As our Assistant Nursery Manager, you'll play an important role in supporting the successful day-to-day running of our nursery.

Working alongside the Nursery Manager, you'll have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, inspire your colleagues and make a meaningful difference to the children and families in our care.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Supporting the Nursery Manager in leading and managing the nursery's daily operations.
• Inspiring, motivating and developing a team of early years professionals.
• Creating a positive and supportive environment where colleagues feel valued and children can flourish.
• Maintaining high standards of childcare, safeguarding and education.
• Building strong relationships with parents, families and the wider community.
• Supporting the delivery of our unique Bee Curious curriculum.
• Contributing to the nursery's continuous improvement and overall success.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an enthusiastic early years professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional childcare and ready to make a difference.

You'll Bring

• Experience working within an early years setting, ideally with leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
• A strong understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding requirements.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to inspire, support and motivate a team.
• Strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• A genuine passion for children's learning, development and wellbeing.

If you're currently a Room Leader or Deputy Nursery Manager looking to progress your career, we'd love to hear from you.