Job Description

Deputy Nursery Manager

- Support with Purpose, Lead with Curiosity

Location: Clarence House Boston

Salary: From 13.75ph

Hours: Full-time, permanent

Why This Role Matters

Children are born curious--natural investigators with boundless imagination. At Clarence House, guided by the Curiosity Approach, we nurture that spark. We create environments where children feel confident to explore, discover, and direct their own learning.

As our Deputy Nursery Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in bringing this ethos to life. You'll work closely with the Nursery Manager to create a setting where curiosity thrives, where staff feel supported and inspired, and where children are empowered to think independently.

This role is perfect for someone who leads with heart, values collaboration, and thrives in an environment where every day brings new opportunities to shape practice and culture.

What You'll Achieve

In your first 6 months, you will:

Build strong relationships with children, families, and your team. Support the embedding of Curiosity Approach principles across the nursery. Take ownership of key areas of practice, helping to drive high-quality child-led learning. Become a trusted and calming presence someone staff turn to for guidance, reassurance, and inspiration.

Within your first year, you will:

Confidently lead the nursery in the Manager's absence, maintaining consistency and warmth. Coach and mentor practitioners, helping them grow in confidence, reflection, and professional curiosity. Contribute to the continuous development of practice, environments, and routines that place children at the centre. See your impact reflected in calmer spaces, engaged children, and a team that feels supported, valued, and motivated.

About You

You are:

Passionate about early childhood and aligned with the Curiosity Approach ethos.

A reflective practitioner who leads by example--with kindness, patience, and purpose.

Qualified to Level 3 (or above) in Early Years, with experience as a Room Leader, Senior Practitioner, or existing Deputy.

Confident in supporting both pedagogy and practice, with a strong understanding of safeguarding, compliance, and operational routines.

Someone who loves working collaboratively, bringing ideas to life, and lifting others up.

Please note this position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and applicants are therefore required to disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings that are not protected under the DBS filtering rules.

Why Join Us

We're a medium-sized nursery group with the warmth and individuality of an independent setting.

We're small enough to know you, value you, and listen to your ideas--yet large enough to offer real opportunities for growth, development, and progression.

As a Deputy Nursery Manager, you'll enjoy:

A Christmas gift as a token of appreciation Two annual social events--because community matters Individualised professional development pathways Support from an experienced, collaborative leadership network After probation you will be eligible for a quarterly no absence bonuses. Uniform provided. Guidance from a dedicated and knowledgeable head office team.
Here, you'll find a role where your work has meaning every day--helping children discover the joy of curiosity, and helping practitioners grow in confidence and creativity.

Apply Today

If you're ready to support with purpose, inspire with curiosity, and grow as a leader, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and step into a role where you help shape environments, support a fantastic team, and celebrate childhood in its most natural, wonder-filled form.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 13.75 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person