Deputy Nursery Manager

Job Description

Deputy Nursery Manager

40 Hours Per Week Up to 35000

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager to join a vibrant and supportive early years setting working alongside a dedicated leadership team to deliver outstanding childcare and education.

The nursery features thoughtfully designed learning rooms for babies toddlers and pre-school children creating engaging environments that support every stage of learning.

A strong emphasis is placed on outdoor learning with outdoor play areas including a dedicated playground and spacious garden used daily to encourage exploration physical development and imaginative play.

What Our Client Is Looking For

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years Qualification
• Previous Deputy Nursery Manager experience (essential)
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding requirements
• Experience working across baby toddler and pre-school rooms
• Confident organised and proactive approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Whats on Offer

• Lunch provided
• Heavily discounted childcare
• Competitive annual leave
• Paid day off for your birthday
• Staff incentives & long service awards
• Wellbeing programme
• Team events
• Benefits & rewards portal

Key Responsibilities

• Support the overall management and leadership of the nursery
• Oversee practice within baby toddler and pre-school rooms
• Ensure high standards of care learning and safeguarding are consistently maintained
• Lead staff development coaching and performance support
• Assist with observations planning and quality improvement processes
• Support occupancy admissions and parent engagement
• Ensure policies procedures and regulatory standards are met at all times
• Promote positive relationships with children families and the wider community
• Step into the Nursery Manager role when required

Why Apply

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-structured nursery with engaging learning environments and strong outdoor provision. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping high-quality early years practice and supporting the continued growth of the setting.

Applications without a Level 3 Early Years qualification or above will not be progressed. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check satisfactory references and right-to-work verification.

Reference: WILL231107/SM

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