Job Description

Role Overview:

As we prepare to open our 110-place nursery in Cricklewood, we're looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Assistant Nursery Manager to help bring our vision to life.

This is a key leadership role where you'll support the Nursery Manager in setting high standards for care, education, and operational excellence from day one. You'll help to build and lead a passionate team, ensure compliance with EYFS and safeguarding requirements, and create a warm, nurturing environment where children can thrive.

The Nursery:

Busy Bees Nurseries is excited to announce the acquisition of a beautiful building in Cricklewood, currently undergoing a stunning transformation. This site will soon become a vibrant, buzzing and fun-filled 110-place nursery spread across two spacious floors! The new setting will be carefully refurbished to reflect Busy Bees' commitment to providing exceptional early years education in a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment. Located in the heart of the Cricklewood community, the nursery offers state-of-the-art facilities, age-appropriate learning spaces. This expansion marks another step in Busy Bees' mission to give every child the best start in life.

About Us

Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured.

Why Work at Busy Bees?

We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners.

Our Charitable Commitment

Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives.

Busy Bees Benefits

Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices.

But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our

Benefits and Wellbeing

platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a

Wellbeing Hub

featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A

Celebrating You

section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated

Grow with Us

area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees.
Role Responsibilities:

Ideal Candidate:

An approved Level 3 qualification or above in early years education. Experience within an early years setting, with leadership or supervisory experience ideally as either a Assistant Nursery Manager or Deputy Nursery Manager. Proven track record of ensuring educational excellence and curriculum development. Strong communication and organisational skills, with a focus on teamwork. Experience in maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and health and safety protocols.

Lead with passion and help create a nurturing learning environment--apply now!