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Nursery Deputy Manager


Job Location:

Nottingham - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 August 2026 (12 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About our Clients

Our client a well-established and welcoming day nursery is seeking an experienced and passionate Nursery Deputy Manager to join their team working alongside the manager in supporting the day to day running of the setting. An ideal role for someone looking for the next steps with some experience. 40 Hr working week with salary up to 36k depending on experience. Good transport links and onsite parking.

Requirements
What our Clients are looking for

Essential for the Nursery Deputy Manager Role
A minimum Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification (full and relevant)
A minimum 3 years experience leading or supporting a team in a nursery or early years setting
Has experience of being in a management role supporting the nursery in the absence of the Manager
Strong knowledge of EYFS Ofsted requirements and safeguarding practices
Support and supervise staff while delivering high-quality care and education across the nursery setting
Ensure compliance with policies and procedures within the setting
Build positive relationships with children families and staff in the nursery setting

Ideal Nursery Deputy Manager Candidate
Passionate about early years education and childrens development within a nursery setting
Confident leader able to motivate and support staff and contribute to the management team
Proactive flexible and committed to maintaining high standards across the setting
Promotes best practice ensuring a safe nurturing and stimulating environment in the nursery supporting the team on a daily basis

Apply today to join a nursery setting as Nursery Deputy Manager and make a real difference in childrens early years!


Benefits
Nursery Deputy Manager Benefits and Perks

Company Pension
Employee Discounted Childcare
20 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Wellbeing Day
Employee Assistance Programme
Flexibility to work around your life commitments
Recognition and rewards to say thank you for a job well done




Required Skills:

What our Clients are looking for Essential for the Nursery Deputy Manager Role A minimum Level 3 Early Years / Childcare qualification (full and relevant) A minimum 3 years experience leading or supporting a team in a nursery or early years setting Has experience of being in a management role supporting the nursery in the absence of the Manager Strong knowledge of EYFS Ofsted requirements and safeguarding practices Support and supervise staff while delivering high-quality care and education across the nursery setting Ensure compliance with policies and procedures within the setting Build positive relationships with children families and staff in the nursery setting Ideal Nursery Deputy Manager Candidate Passionate about early years education and childrens development within a nursery setting Confident leader able to motivate and support staff and contribute to the management team Proactive flexible and committed to maintaining high standards across the setting Promotes best practice ensuring a safe nurturing and stimulating environment in the nursery supporting the team on a daily basis Apply today to join a nursery setting as Nursery Deputy Manager and make a real difference in childrens early years!