Job Description

About The Counting House Nurseries

The Counting House Nurseries are a family run business and have been so since 2006. At that time, we started life as a quite small, single nursery and gradually we grew and developed into a thriving, successful group of 4 nurseries, with childcare places catering for approximately 300 children across the group.

Three of our nurseries are located closely together in Kirklees, in fact within a 3-mile radius and are all known as The Counting House Nursery. Our fourth nursery is The Counting House at Headingley in Leeds. Just recently opened in April 2025.

Whilst all 4 nurseries are of the same name and part of a group, they are all very different and unique in their own way. Each nursery has its own identity, they each have a different 'feel' and the children's rooms, the nursery resources and the size of building and layout couldn't be more diverse.

The Role

At one of our nurseries in Birstall we're looking for a hands-on

Deputy Manager

to support our Nursery Manager and lead by example across the setting. This is a full-time role and will be a combination of being in ratios and leading practice to having management responsibilities on a day-to-day basis.

Key Responsibilities

Support daily operations and step in when the Manager is off-site Lead and role model outstanding care and practice Mentor and support staff across rooms Contribute to planning, observations, and EYFS delivery Maintain accurate records and uphold safeguarding procedures Support Ofsted readiness and quality improvement

About You

Level 3 Early Years qualification

(required)

Minimum 2 years' experience

in early years settings Previous leadership (e.g. Room Leader, Senior Practitioner or Deputy) Strong knowledge of EYFS, Safeguarding and Ofsted requirements Confident communicator with excellent team skills Positive, proactive and calm under pressure DSL and First Aid trained or willing to complete training

Why Join Us?

Competitive rates of pay Employer pension scheme Discount on nursery fees Extensive 'Wellbeing Package' e.g. subsidised training, birthday day off, free food/drink, Wellbeing Officer support, mentoring. Long service rewards Supportive, values-led team with real career development opportunities
If you are committed to providing exceptional care and education for young children while supporting a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as Deputy Manager.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 14.95 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person