Deputy Nursery Manager

Deputy Nursery Manager

Up to £36,500 per annum | Full-Time, 40 hours per week

With a warm, homely environment, excellent indoor facilities, and a standout outdoor space that has been specifically designed to give children the very best opportunities to explore, discover, and thrive, this is a setting that has invested seriously in getting the foundations right.

They are now looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Deputy Nursery Manager to support the Nursery Manager, help lead the team, and play a central role in maintaining the warm, nurturing culture that sits at the heart of everything they do.

What Our Client Is Looking For

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or above - essential


• Current experience as a Deputy Nursery Manager or Third in Charge - essential


• A warm, nurturing leadership style that reflects the nursery's home-from-home ethos


• Solid understanding of EYFS and early childhood development


• Confident supporting and developing a nursery team


• Passionate about outdoor learning and making the most of well-designed outdoor environments


• Reliable, organised, and a strong communicator with families and staff alike

What's on Offer

• Up to £36,500 per annum


• Annual leave increasing with service


• Training & development opportunities


• Team events


• Company pension scheme


• Uniform provided


• On-site parking


• A nursery with a truly special outdoor space

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day leadership and operational running of the nursery


• Acting as a visible, hands-on leader - present on the floor and actively supporting the team


• Helping to maintain the nursery's warm, homely environment where children feel safe and happy at all times


• Overseeing EYFS delivery, ensuring activities and routines are engaging, consistent, and developmentally appropriate


• Making full use of the nursery's specially designed outdoor space to enrich children's daily experiences


• Supporting staff development, mentoring, and day-to-day team management


• Building strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues


• Deputising for the Nursery Manager when required, maintaining strong leadership and continuity

How to Apply

If you hold a Level 3 or above, have experience as a Deputy Nursery Manager or Third in Charge, and share a genuine passion for creating happy, safe environments for children, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your up-to-date CV and a member of our team will be in touch confidentially.

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and right-to-work verification.

Reference: WILL233588/DB