Deputy Nursery Manager

Deputy Nursery Manager – £35,000 - £40,000

Are you an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager looking for your next challenge within a high-quality early years setting? Or perhaps a confident senior leader ready to take the next step in your career? This is an exciting opportunity to join a nurturing, home-from-home nursery environment that places a strong emphasis on learning through play and delivering exceptional care for children aged 3 months to pre-school.

Working closely with the Nursery Manager, you’ll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the nursery, maintaining high standards across the setting, and helping to ensure ongoing compliance with EYFS and Ofsted requirements.

Why This Role Is Worth Considering

• Discounted childcare
• Healthcare package
• Pension scheme
• Sick pay
• Access to benefits portal
• Regular team events

What You’ll Need

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years (or above)
• Proven experience within a nursery leadership role
• Strong working knowledge of the EYFS framework and Ofsted requirements
• Confidence supporting teams and contributing to operational decisions
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Passion for delivering high-quality early years care and education

What You’ll Do

• Support the Nursery Manager with the day-to-day running of the nursery
• Help oversee staff performance, development, and room ratios
• Ensure a safe, engaging environment focused on learning through play
• Support inspection readiness and maintain high compliance standards
• Build positive relationships with parents, staff, and external professionals
• Monitor safeguarding, quality assurance, and operational standards across the setting
• Act as a role model for best practice and support team development

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

Reference

WILL236119/DN

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