Deputy Nursery Manager

Deputy Nursery Manager

40 Hours Per Week | Up to £35,000

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

What's 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

INDCHI