Deputy Nursery Manager

Job Description

Deputy Nursery Manager Up to 30700

Join a nursery rated Good by Ofsted with bright well-resourced rooms and a large outdoor space including a mud kitchen and sand area. Children are given time and space to explore while you take a hands-on leadership role in your room. As Deputy Nursery Manager you will support the Nursery Manager in overseeing daily operations leading your room and ensuring high standards of care learning and staff practice.

Before You Apply

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification is required.
• Recent experience leading a room in an EYFS nursery setting is essential.
• This role is not suitable for applicants without hands-on leadership experience in a nursery.

Key Job Details

• Salary up to 30000 per year (dependent on experience)
• 40 hours per week full-time
• Permanent contract
• Private day nursery Early Years sector
• Ofsted rated Good

Why This Role Is Worth Considering

• Leadership responsibility while remaining room-based
• Opportunity to support nursery-wide operations and staff development
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Pension scheme and healthcare plan
• Discounted childcare
• Access to employee benefits portal

What Youll Need

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (full and relevant)
• Recent experience leading a room within an EYFS nursery
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child development
• Confidence managing staff routines and room practice
• Ability to support nursery management in operational decisions

What Youll Do

• Lead your room managing staff routines and resources
• Support the Nursery Manager in daily nursery operations and decision-making
• Deliver high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS
• Act as a key person maintaining learning journals and tracking childrens progress
• Plan and adapt activities based on childrens interests and developmental needs
• Ensure safeguarding health safety and hygiene standards are maintained
• Communicate professionally with parents about their childs development and nursery routines

What Happens After You Apply

Applications will be reviewed against essential criteria. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.

Reference: WILL210191/DB

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