Deputy Nursery Manager

Salary: Up to £31,000

40 Hours per week

As our client’s Deputy Nursery Manager, you’ll play an important role in leading an Ofsted Outstanding setting, working alongside a passionate team to deliver high-quality early years care. With age-specific rooms, engaging outdoor spaces and a nurturing environment at the heart of everything we do, this role offers the perfect balance of leadership responsibility and hands-on care.

What We’re Looking For

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or higher (required).
• Experience as a Deputy Manager, Room Leader or Third In Charge within early years.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding procedures.
• Confident leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s development in a nurturing, well-resourced setting.

Perks, Benefits & Reasons to Join

• Clear progression opportunities and professional development.

• Discounted childcare.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• An extra day off on your birthday.
• A supportive wellbeing programme.
• Pension scheme.
• A small, friendly nursery environment with strong, collaborative relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Manager with the day-to-day running of the setting.
• Lead and mentor staff to deliver inspiring, child-centred learning experiences.
• Maintain exceptional standards of safeguarding, compliance and EYFS practice.
• Build warm, positive partnerships with families and carers.
• Contribute to staff deployment, budgeting and administrative tasks.
• Promote continuous improvement and uphold the nursery’s Outstanding reputation.

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