Busy Bees Woking Noah’s Ark, Worplesdon
£36,129.40 per year | 40 hours per week

Take the next step in your Early Years career

Are you an experienced Room Leader, Deputy Manager or Assistant Nursery Manager ready for your next challenge?

At Busy Bees Woking Noah’s Ark, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your leadership career in a nursery that’s a little different.

Our 64-place nursery is set across four single-storey barns surrounded by woodland, with an onsite farm, daily woodland walks and Forest School – creating a fantastic environment for both our children and our team.

We’re looking for an Assistant Centre Director to work alongside our Centre Director and help lead the nursery and its team.

Why join us?

• £36,129.40 per year
• A unique nursery surrounded by woodland
• Onsite farm, daily woodland walks and Forest School
• 50% childcare discount
• Your birthday off – our gift to you
• Ongoing leadership development and opportunities to progress
• Bee Curious curriculum
• Hive benefits and discounts across a huge range of retailers

About the role

As Assistant Centre Director, you’ll work closely with the Centre Director to support the day-to-day running of the nursery.

You’ll help lead, motivate and develop the team, maintain high standards of care and education and create an environment where children, families and colleagues feel supported.

It’s a great opportunity if you’re looking to develop your nursery management experience and take the next step towards running your own centre in the future.

What we’re looking for

You’ll need:

• A Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare
• Experience within an Early Years setting
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience
• Confidence supporting and developing a team
• A passion for delivering high-quality childcare

Whether you’re already an Assistant Nursery Manager or an experienced Room Leader ready to progress, we’d love to hear from you.

More reasons to join Busy Bees

• Up to 28 days’ holiday per year, including bank holidays
• Enhanced family leave and return-to-work bonus
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• 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 travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices

Ready to take the next step?

If you’re looking to develop your leadership career in Early Years and want to work in a nursery with a truly unique setting, we’d love to meet you.

Apply today and come and see what makes Busy Bees Woking Noah’s Ark such a special place to work.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Centre Director in overseeing the daily operations and maintaining educational standards.
• Assist in developing and delivering an engaging, high-quality curriculum tailored to the needs of children.
• Ensure the centre complies with all relevant regulatory requirements and maintains high safety and health standards.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to staff, ensuring a cohesive and motivated team.
• Lead efforts to enhance customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional service and promoting a positive centre experience for families.
• Assist with administrative tasks, including scheduling, payroll, and recruitment.
• Manage operational records and support financial planning to ensure sustainability.

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!