Job Description

Deputy Nursery Manager - Tree Tots Tiney Home Nursery

Part-time | 3 full days per week (Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday preferred, but flexible) | 7:45:am-5:45pm
Location: Burnage, Manchester
Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Are you a warm, reliable and enthusiastic early years professional who wants to help shape something truly special? At Tree Tots Tiney Home Nursery, we're looking for a caring and committed Deputy Nursery Manager to join our small and nurturing team.

About Tree Tots Tiney Home Nursery

Tree Tots is a family-run home nursery with a strong focus on calm, connection and curiosity. We offer a beautiful, natural early years environment where children are loved and valued for who they are. Inspired by Hygge principles, Reggio Emilia influences, and a passion for meaningful childhoods, our approach is child-led, relationship-driven and rooted in care.

The Role

This part-time role (3 days a week) involves supporting the Nursery Owner/Manager in the day-to-day running of the setting, modelling best practice, and ensuring the highest standards of care and learning are upheld.

Key responsibilities include:

Assisting in the leadership and smooth running of the nursery Supporting and mentoring staff, bringing warmth, trust and positivity to the team Providing exceptional care and education in line with the EYFS Building strong relationships with children and families Promoting a calm, joyful and well-organised learning environment Contributing to planning, safeguarding and administrative duties

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

Level 3 qualified (or above) in Early Years Education Reliable, trustworthy and enthusiastic about children's care and development Confident in leading by example and supporting colleagues with empathy and clarity Passionate about child-led learning and creating thoughtful, enriching environments Organised, proactive and reflective Committed to safeguarding and high-quality practice

Working at Tree Tots

A kind and supportive team in a cosy, home-from-home setting Thoughtfully designed spaces with natural materials and open-ended play Strong connections with local families and the wider community Ongoing opportunities for professional development and reflective practice A genuine focus on wellbeing, belonging and joyful childhoods

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and a brief covering letter, letting us know a bit about yourself and why Tree Tots feels like the right fit for you. We can't wait to meet the right person!

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 110.00-130.00 per day

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme
Ability to commute/relocate:

Burnage M19 1HX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Leadership: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Level 3 in Child care (required)
Work Location: In person

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