Company: Busy Bees
Location: Southend on Sea
Job Description:Role Overview:
🚀 Join the Buzz at OurBRAND-NEW Busy Bees Nursery in Shoeburyness!
# A brand-new nursery. Agolden opportunity. This Winter, Busy Bees islaunching an exciting nursery inShoeburyness, and we needa passionate, dedicated Assistant NurseryManager to join us in giving ourchildren the best start inlife!
With spaceto welcome up to 81 little learners,this state-of-the-artsetting is designed to sparkcuriosity, encourage creativity, and nurture young mindsand you’ll be there from dayone to shape something trulyspecial.
✨ Your Exclusive Busy BeesBenefits ✨
Competitive salary-£33,009.60
🚀 Ongoing professionaldevelopment & career progression – Growwith us!
Birthdayoff – Because YOU deserve acelebration!
50% childcarediscount – Supporting your family while yousupport others
Up to 28 daysholiday – Plus bank holidays!
Menopausesupport – Through Peppy, helping you throughlife’s milestones🧘 Wellbeingperks – Access to Hive, our fantastic wellbeing& retail discount hub
🚴 Cycle to Workscheme – A healthy commute for a happieryou!
Pension & financial perks – Easy access toworkplace pension through Cushon & Salary Financesupport
Travelopportunities – Learn from childcareprofessionals around the world
🤝 Enhanced family leave &return-to-work bonus – Because balancematters
Employee Assistance Programme& Mental Health First Aiders – Supportingyour wellbeing
PLUS: You’llget exclusive access to Hive,our Benefits & Wellbeingplatform—filled with retaildiscounts, a WellbeingHub supporting your physical & mentalhealth, a Celebrating Yousection recognizing our valued team members,and a Grow with Usarea packed with development opportunities andtraining.
Role Responsibilities: What You'll Do As AnAssistant Manager
⭐ Supportthe Centre Director in overseeing dailyoperations and maintaining educational standards
⭐ Develop& deliver an engaging, high-qualitycurriculum tailored to children’s needs⭐ Ensurecompliance with regulatory requirements andmaintain health & safety standards⭐ Provideleadership & mentorship to staff, ensuringa cohesive and motivated team⭐ Enhancecustomer satisfaction by delivering exceptionalservice and promoting a positive nursery experience forfamilies
⭐ Assistwith administrative tasks, including scheduling,payroll, and recruitment
⭐ Manageoperational records and support financialplanning to ensure sustainability
RequiredQualifications: Ideal Assistant ManagerCandidate
Level 3qualification or above in early yearseducation
Experiencein an early years setting, with supervisoryexperience an advantage—ideally as a NurseryRoom Leader, Nursery Room Manager, or NurseryPractitioner
Strongleadership, organisational, and communicationskills to inspire and support yourteam
Passionateabout fostering children’s development andcreating positive relationships with families
✨ This isYOUR chance to be part of something exciting, rewarding, andcareer-changing. APPLY NOW and start your next adventure with BusyBees!
Posted: September 17th, 2026
