Nursery Deputy Manager

We are currently seeking to recruit a dedicated and experienced Nursery Deputy Manager to join our friendly and supportive nursery team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated early years professional to play a key leadership role in ensuring high-quality care and education for young children.

• Full-time: 4.5 days per week (42 hours)
• Alternative option: 4 days per week (37 hours) considered
• Working hours: 8:00am 6:00pm (half-day shifts 8:00am1:00pm or 1:00pm6:00pm)
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As Deputy Manager, you will support the Nursery Manager in the daily running of the nursery, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for all children. You will also help lead the team, maintain high standards of practice, and support staff development.

• Support the Nursery Manager in the overall leadership and management of the setting
• Ensure high standards of safeguarding, care, and education
• Lead and support staff in delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Maintain positive relationships with children, parents, and carers
• Assist with planning, observations, and learning assessments
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted requirements and nursery policies
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years Childcare and Education (essential)
• Previous experience working in an early years setting (deputy or senior practitioner experience desirable)
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Passionate about early childhood development
• Reliable, organised, and committed to high-quality childcare
• Good understanding of safeguarding and EYFS requirements

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