Job Description

Deputy Manager - LS2Y Nurseries

Location: Chestnut Nursery, 2a Chestnut Centre, Deighton HD2 1HJ

Hours: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Start Date: As soon as possible

About Us

LS2Y Nurseries are part of the wider LS2Y organisation, delivering high-quality childcare and education in the heart of our communities.

We are nurturing, forward-thinking settings committed to the Curiosity Approach, encouraging children to explore, discover, and learn through purposeful play.

We are seeking a motivated, organised, and experienced Deputy Manager to support the Nursery Manager and lead our team to deliver the very best standards of care and education.

The Role

As Deputy Manager, you will:

????o?????Support the Nursery Manager with the day-to-day running of the nursery, taking charge in their absence.

????o?????Act as a strong role model for staff, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, and care.

????o?????Work closely with room leaders to ensure quality routines, continuous provision, and environments reflect the Curiosity Approach ethos.

????o?????Support with staff development - coaching, mentoring, and ensuring consistency in practice.

????o?????Contribute to administrative and office duties such as occupancy management, registers, staff rotas, observations, and parent communication.

????o?????Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and compliance across the nursery.

????o?????Support with planning, SEND provision, and transitions, ensuring all children's needs are met.

????o?????Play an active role in developing ideas for seasonal planning, events, and nursery projects.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

????o?????Qualified to Level 3 or above in Early Years (Level 5 desirable).

????o?????Experienced in a senior or leadership role within an early years setting.

????o?????Passionate about the Curiosity Approach and child-led learning.

????o?????A confident leader and communicator, able to motivate staff and build strong relationships with parents.

????o?????Organised, reliable, and able to manage both people and paperwork.

????o?????Strong knowledge of safeguarding, EYFS, SEND, and Ofsted requirements.

What LS2Y Nurseries Offer

????o?????A supportive and welcoming team environment.

????o?????Ongoing training and development opportunities.

????o?????The chance to play a key role in shaping the nursery alongside the Manager.

????o?????Competitive salary and staff benefits.

How to Apply

Please apply via Indeed with your CV and a short covering note explaining why you would be the perfect fit for this role.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Employee discount On-site parking
Experience:

Early childhood education: 2 years (required) Leadership: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Level 3 or above in Childcare (required)
Location:

Huddersfield (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/10/2025