Job Description

Title

Deputy Nursery Manager

Hours

37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks of the year

Salary

Between 28,403 and 29,194

Organisation

Dovedale Nursery

Closing Date

12/01/2026

Description

Dovedale Nursery are looking for a Deputy Nursery Manager who has enthusiasm, and a passion to work with and support staff as well as children between the ages of 4 - 11 years.

You will be responsible for supporting the Nursery Manager and providing cover during the Manager's absence. This will include mentoring and supporting Nursery and Out of School staff. You will be expected to support the Manager carrying our supervisions and reviewing with Room Leaders if nursery rooms to ensure all rooms remain Ofsted compliant. This will include supporting staff to ensure they can provide a stimulating and caring environment which reflects the current interests, needs and ages of the children in their room.

Candidates will be expected to have a clear passion for wanting to support and work with children / and or have attained a childcare qualification in the care and development of children and in addition have post qualifying experience

Hours will be based on a shift pattern working hours between 7 am and 6 pm

The College is committed to equality and diversity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share these commitments. Starting salary will be dependent on qualifications, skills and experience. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

If you have any further questions, please e-mail employment@chelmsford.ac.uk

Applications will be considered upon receipt.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 12th January 2026.