Job Description

Job Opportunity at Cedar Tree Rocester: Nursery Deputy Manager

Location:

Rocester, Staffordshire

Position:

Nursery Deputy Manager

Hours:

38 hours per week (open to discussion)

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, between 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM (shift pattern within these hours)

Working Weeks:

51 weeks per year

Contract Type:

Permanent

About Cedar Tree Rocester

At

Cedar Tree Rocester

, we pride ourselves on providing a warm, inclusive, and inspiring early years environment where children feel safe, loved, and empowered to explore the world around them. We are looking for a dedicated, experienced, and passionate

Deputy Manager

to support the ongoing development of our setting and to play a key leadership role in our friendly and supportive team.

The Role

As Deputy Nursery Manager, you will work closely with the Nursery Manager to ensure the effective day-to-day running of the nursery. You will be a visible and supportive presence on the floor, championing best practices in early years care, mentoring staff, and ensuring that children receive the highest standards of care and learning opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist the Nursery Manager in the daily operational management of the setting. Lead and inspire a team of early years professionals. Ensure full compliance with Ofsted, health & safety, and safeguarding regulations. Support the planning and implementation of a rich and balanced EYFS curriculum. Build and maintain strong partnerships with parents, carers, and external agencies. Act as a role model for exemplary childcare practice and team leadership.
Candidate Requirements

We are looking for someone who is:

Level 3 qualified (or higher) in Early Years Education/Childcare. Experienced in a senior role within an early years setting. Knowledgeable and confident in applying the EYFS framework. An excellent communicator with strong leadership and organisational skills. Passionate about providing outstanding early years experiences. Committed to ongoing professional development and reflective practice.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding Children

At

Cedar Tree Rocester

,

safeguarding is our highest priority

. The safety, protection, and well-being of every child is at the core of our ethos and our daily practice. We believe that every child has the right to feel safe, to be listened to, and to be protected from harm.

As part of our commitment to safeguarding:

All staff undergo

enhanced DBS checks

, robust recruitment screening, and regular safeguarding training. We operate a

zero-tolerance approach

to any practice that compromises child welfare. Our policies and procedures are reviewed regularly in line with

local authority guidance, Ofsted regulations, and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)

. Every team member is expected to actively uphold and promote safeguarding at all times, including recognising signs of abuse, knowing how to report concerns, and creating a vigilant, open culture. We foster strong partnerships with parents and external safeguarding agencies to ensure a holistic, multi-agency approach to child protection. Safeguarding is not just a policy -- it's embedded in everything we do, from recruitment and induction to supervision and everyday interactions with children.
We are looking for a Deputy Manager who understands the

importance of safeguarding as a lived, daily responsibility

and who shares our unwavering commitment to child safety and well-being.

What We Offer

A supportive, friendly team environment Opportunities for career development and leadership training A setting that values your ideas, input, and growth Consistent working hours and a healthy work-life balance A chance to make a real difference in children's lives every single day

Interested?

We'd love to hear from you! Please email cedartreerocester@gmail.com

Join our Cedar Tree family and help us create a nurturing, inspiring start in life for every child.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 14.00 per hour

Benefits:

Discounted or free food Employee discount
Work Location: In person