Willing Care Recruitment Limited • Sonning Common

Deputy Nursery Manager

About this role

Deputy Nursery Manager - Up to £40,000

This Deputy Nursery Manager role is based in a well-established nursery, it has extensive outdoor spaces and focus on personalised care for each child. It’s a full-time, all year round position suited to an experienced Level 3 qualified Deputy Nursery Manager who is confident supporting the day-to-day running of a nursery and maintaining high standards of care, compliance, and team performance.

Before you apply

  • You must hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
  • You must have experience in a senior role within a nursery
  • This is a full-time, all year round position

Key Job Details

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Salary

Up to £40,000 per year

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Hours

Full-time, all year round

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Contract

Permanent

What’s on offer

  • Onsite parking
  • Pension scheme
  • Funded training and additional qualifications
  • Progression opportunities
  • Team events

What you’ll need

  • Level 3 Early Years qualification (full and relevant)
  • Proven experience as a Deputy Nursery Manager or in a senior nursery role
  • Strong knowledge of EYFS and nursery operations
  • Ability to lead a team and make confident operational decisions

What you’ll do

  • Support the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day running of the nursery
  • Lead and supervise staff to maintain high standards of care and practice
  • Ensure compliance with EYFS, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements
  • Oversee planning and delivery of activities that support child development
  • Build strong working relationships with parents and carers
  • Monitor staff performance and contribute to training and development

All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Reference

WILL220241/DN

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