Job Description

Deputy Nursery Manager - Bright Starts Nursery, Glasgow

Location:

Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, Scotland

Hours:

Full-time, 4-day working week

Contract Type:

Permanent

Salary:

Competitive + take-away holiday bonus

Bright Starts Nursery is seeking a passionate and experienced

Deputy Nursery Manager

to join our team at

Bright Starts Nursery Glasgow

. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and driven individual to play a key role in the continued growth and quality of our setting.

About the Role:

As Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Nursery Manager to provide effective leadership and ensure the delivery of a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children, families, and staff. You will not be based in a specific playroom, allowing you to provide operational support across the nursery and act as the named suitable person in charge when required.

You will collaborate with the Nursery Manager to maintain strong partnerships with children and families, ensuring a warm and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. You will also lead by example, coaching and mentoring our Early Years Practitioners to provide high-quality learning experiences guided by

Curriculum for Excellence

and

Realising the Ambition

.

Key Responsibilities:

Role model and support the delivery of rich, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning opportunities tailored to each child's individual needs Work in partnership with the Nursery Manager to foster strong relationships with families and the wider community Support, mentor, and inspire staff across the setting, including leading regular 1:1s, appraisals, and professional development opportunities Promote a positive, inclusive team culture, ensuring staff feel valued, supported, and empowered Demonstrate a strong and up-to-date understanding of

early years practices

,

policies

,

procedures

, and

national guidance

Ensure the setting provides stimulating, consistent indoor and outdoor learning environments Take the lead on safeguarding as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of all children and staff Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory and legislative requirements

What We're Looking For:

Must already hold, or be willing to work towards, a qualification that meets the

SSSC registration requirements for managers in day care of children services in Scotland

Proven role within an Early Years setting Strong leadership qualities including

confidence, adaptability, excellent communication, decision-making, and the ability to motivate and inspire a team

A deep understanding of Curriculum for Excellence, Realising the Ambition, and current best practice in early years care and education Passionate about high-quality early learning and delivering excellent outcomes for children and families

What We Offer:

Competitive salary

4-day working week

Supportive and welcoming team culture Ongoing opportunities for

professional development

and career progression
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 30,160.00-32,240.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount
Work Location: In person