Nursery Assistant Manager

About the Role
As Assistant Nursery Manager, you will support the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring the highest standards of care, education, and compliance are maintained. You will be a positive role model to staff, build strong relationships with parents, and ensure the nursery remains a safe, stimulating, and happy place for children to thrive.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Manager in overseeing daily operations

• Lead by example, promoting best practice across the nursery

• Support with staff supervision, mentoring, and development

• Ensure a high standard of care and education is maintained at all times

• Work within the EYFS framework to plan, implement, and evaluate activities

• Maintain strong relationships with parents, carers, and external professionals

• Ensure safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery policies are followed

• Step up as acting manager when required

Requirements

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years (essential)

• Strong knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding practices

• Previous senior or room leader experience in a nursery setting

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• A passion for early childhood education and a nurturing approach

• A team player with a proactive, can-do attitude

What We Offer

• Competitive salary

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)

• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

• Genuine career progression routes

• Company pension scheme

• Childcare discount

• Supportive leadership and a friendly, fun working environment

• Regular staff events and celebrations

If youre ready to take the next step in your early years career and want to join a setting where your ideas, energy, and love for what you do are truly valued, wed love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us for more information.

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