Deputy Manager

Location: 2a Chestnut Centre, Deighton HD2 1HJ

Hours: Full-time 40 hours a week, Permanent

Salary: £29,640 (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Benefits: Health cash plan, Company events, Company pension, Employee discount for childcare, On-site free parking

Start Date: As soon as possible

About Them

Our client are part of a wider organisation, delivering high-quality childcare and education in the heart of their communities. They are nurturing, forward-thinking settings committed to the Curiosity Approach, encouraging children to explore, discover, and learn through purposeful play. They are seeking a motivated, organised, and experienced Deputy Manager to support the Nursery Manager and lead their team to deliver the very best standards of care and education.

The Role

As Deputy Manager, you will:

• Support the Nursery Manager with the day-to-day running of the nursery, taking charge in their absence.
• Act as a strong role model for staff, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, and care.
• Work closely with room leaders to ensure quality routines, continuous provision, and environments reflect the Curiosity Approach ethos.
• Support with staff development – coaching, mentoring, and ensuring consistency in practice.
• Contribute to administrative and office duties such as occupancy management, registers, staff rotas, observations, and parent communication.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and compliance across the nursery.
• Support with planning, SEND provision, and transitions, ensuring all children’s needs are met.
• Play an active role in developing ideas for seasonal planning, events, and nursery projects.

Wider Opportunities

The role provides the opportunity to contribute to their wider work such as:

• Health Projects: supporting the wider health and wellbeing of our families and the community.
• Families Together: working closely in partnership with other services to ensure families access the support they need.
• Community Projects: Their settings are embedded in their communities, with opportunities to contribute to events, employability support and nursery projects that connect families and local partners.
• Cross-site Working: As part of a wider organisation, there are opportunities to collaborate across different their nurseries, sharing best practice and supporting organisational initiatives.

Staff Benefits

Their Nurseries offer a comprehensive package of staff benefits designed to support your professional growth and wellbeing:

• Funded Training and Qualifications: Ongoing training and development opportunities, with encouragement to progress to higher qualifications (Level 5 and above).
• Progression Opportunities: The chance to play a key role in shaping the nursery and to progress within the wider organisation.
• Coaching and Mentoring: Support with staff development, including coaching, mentoring, and consistency in practice.
• Reflective Supervision: Regular opportunities for reflective supervision and feedback, supporting your professional journey.
• Staff Wellbeing Support: Health cash plan, employee discounts, on-site free parking, and a supportive, welcoming team environment.

About You

They are looking for someone who is:

• Qualified to Level 3 or above in Early Years (Level 5 desirable).
• Experienced in a senior or leadership role within an early years setting.
• Passionate about the Curiosity Approach and child-led learning.
• A confident leader and communicator, able to motivate staff and build strong relationships with parents.
• Organised, reliable, and able to manage both people and paperwork.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, EYFS, SEND, and Ofsted requirements.

What their Nurseries Offer

A supportive and welcoming team environment. Ongoing training and development opportunities. The chance to play a key role in shaping the nursery alongside the Manager. Competitive salary and staff benefits.

In summary: The Deputy Manager role is much more than a leadership position—it’s an opportunity to be part of a values-driven organisation that invests in its people, supports families, and makes a positive impact in the community. If you’re passionate about early years, community engagement, and professional growth, they offer a rewarding and supportive environment.

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

You may also have experience in the following: Deputy Nursery Manager, Early Years Deputy Manager, Assistant Nursery Manager, Nursery Team Leader, Nursery Supervisor, Early Years Lead, Early Years Senior Practitioner, Nursery Deputy Lead, Childcare Deputy Manager, Room Leader (with leadership experience), Deputy Head of Nursery, Senior Early Years Educator.