Are you an experienced early years professional ready to embrace a new leadership challenge? We are looking for a passionate and motivated Deputy Nursery Manager to join our thriving team, helping to deliver outstanding care, education, and experiences for every child. This is your opportunity to step into a key leadership role where your creativity, expertise, and passion will shine every day.
Why Join Our Team?
We’re proud to offer more than just a role—we offer real career development, a supportive culture, and recognition for the difference you make.
Our benefits include:
- Career Growth: Structured pathways to help you develop into senior leadership
- Pension Contributions: 7% employer contribution to help secure your future
- Childcare Discount: 70% off nursery fees for your child
- Generous Leave Entitlement: Up to 35 days’ annual leave, including your birthday and a festive break
- Enhanced Parental Leave: Supporting you through life’s important milestones
- Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits: Mental health support, shopping discounts, and annual team celebrations
The Role
As Deputy Nursery Manager, you’ll work alongside the Nursery Manager to ensure the nursery runs smoothly, providing a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment where children can thrive. You’ll guide and support the team, champion best practice, and help create a vibrant learning space where every child feels valued and empowered.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and Motivate: Inspire, support, and develop the team to achieve their best
- Deliver Excellence: Plan and deliver a stimulating, child-centred curriculum based on the EYFS
- Build Strong Relationships: Foster open, positive communication with parents and carers
- Maintain Standards: Ensure full compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies
- Create Inspiring Learning Opportunities: Design experiences that ignite curiosity, imagination, and a love of learning
What You’ll Bring:
- A minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education (essential)
- Previous leadership experience in a nursery or early years setting
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding requirements
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- A genuine passion for early years education and a commitment to nurturing young children’s development
- Be Part of Something Special
This role is more than management—it’s about making a lasting impact, inspiring a team, and helping young children flourish during the most important stage of their lives.
Ready to lead with passion and purpose?
Apply today and start your next exciting chapter in early years leadership.