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Deputy Nursery Manager

Salary: £37,900 per year
40 hours per week, all year round

Looking to take the next step in your early years career? This is an excellent opportunity for a Level 3 qualified Deputy Nursery Manager to join a thriving, well-established nursery with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality childcare.

Rated Good by Ofsted, this service is led by a long-standing Nursery Manager and provides a spacious, modern environment where children flourish. As Deputy Nursery Manager, you'll support the day-to-day running of the nursery, lead and inspire the team, and help maintain the outstanding standards the nursery is known for.

What We’re Looking For

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent) is essential.
• Previous experience in a senior nursery position, such as Deputy Nursery Manager or Third In Charge.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and safeguarding legislation.
• Confident leadership skills with the ability to inspire and support a team.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Passionate about delivering outstanding childcare and early years education.

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £37,900 per year
• Competitive annual leave package
• Day off on your birthday
• Heavily discounted childcare
• Generous pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Long service awards
• Refreshments provided
• Sector-leading training and career development
• Wellbeing programme

Deputy Nursery Manager Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Manager with the daily running of the nursery.
• Lead, motivate, and mentor the nursery team to deliver exceptional childcare.
• Ensure compliance with EYFS, safeguarding, and all statutory requirements.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Support recruitment, inductions, staff supervision, and ongoing development.
• Monitor the quality of practice throughout the nursery and drive continuous improvement.
• Take responsibility for the nursery in the Manager's absence.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.

Reference: WILL244550/JM-RM-AZ

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