Are you an experienced early years professional who's confident, caring, and ready to help lead thriving nursery? We're looking for a proactive and supportive Deputy Manager to join our friendly team and help shape a fun, safe, and enriching environment for both children and staff!
What You'll Be Doing:
As Deputy Manager, you'll work closely with the Nursery Manager to keep the nursery running smoothly day-to-day. You'll lead by example on the floor, support your team's development, and make sure children's learning and wellbeing are always top priority.
Key Responsibilities:
Room Oversight & Leadership
Check in regularly across rooms to ensure smooth routines and effective staff deployment
Support Room Leaders in managing transitions, planning, and organisation
Ensure staff-to-child ratios are always met and policies are followed
Staff Supervision & Development
Provide regular observations, feedback, and support to team members
Identify training needs and coach staff to build confidence and skills
Encourage reflective practice and a culture of growth and improvement
Planning, Observations & Assessments
Ensure planning and observations are meaningful, consistent, and meet EYFS requirements
Review children's progress and assessments, and support key workers with next steps
Help maintain up-to-date learning journals and tracking documents
Environment & Safety Checks
Carry out regular audits to make sure learning spaces are clean, safe, and engaging
Monitor health & safety standards, risk assessments, and hygiene routines
Keep an eye on equipment and resources--and make sure first aid supplies are always stocked
Allergy & Medical Information Management
Make sure allergy, dietary, and medical information is clearly displayed and understood by all staff
Monitor food handling and mealtimes to ensure children's needs are fully met
Parent Partnerships & Show Rounds
Lead professional, friendly tours for prospective families
Support key-worker handovers, meetings, and any parent queries or concerns
General Leadership
Step in for the Nursery Manager when needed
Support with rotas, recruitment, and team planning
Champion our nursery values, safeguarding standards, and high expectations every day
What We're Looking For:
A minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years
Significant early years experience
Strong understanding of EYFS, child development, and safeguarding
A confident leader with great communication skills and a hands-on approach
Organised, reflective, and genuinely passionate about early years education
Why Join Us?
A positive, down-to-earth team that supports each other
Ongoing training and career development
Real opportunities to shape practice and take ownership
A fun, rewarding role where every day is different
A nursery that values your ideas and celebrates your strengths
Sound like the role for you? We'd love to hear from you! Send us your CV and a short message about why you'd be a great fit.
Let's make a difference--together.
The job advert may close early if a suitable applicant is found.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: 15.47 per hour
Benefits:
Childcare
Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
Free flu jabs
On-site parking
Transport links
Work Location: In person
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