Deputy Nursery Manager / Room Leader in Peterborough

Salary: Between £25,043 and £28,074 (Depending upon experience)

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent and FTC available

Contract Type: Term Time only & All Year Round

Location: Peterborough College

Closing Date: 21st August 2026

Shape the future of early years education by leading, inspiring, and creating a nurturing environment where children aged 0-5 thrive! In this busy and exciting role, you will be right at the heart of the action, blending hands-on early years care with key management responsibilities. You will lead a room and support your colleagues in creating a nurturing, inspiring environment while stepping up to assist with the overall day-to-day running of the nursery when needed. Working closely with a welcoming team at Peterborough College, you will develop your leadership skills without being stuck behind a desk. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring high standards of care, supporting staff growth, and maintaining a vibrant place for young children to learn and play.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities that support children’s development and curiosity.
• Ensure all learning, care, and room practices align fully with EYFS standards.
• Lead a nursery room day-to-day, serving as a positive role model for the team.
• Support and guide colleagues through regular check-ins, coaching, and constructive feedback.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with parents and carers as a reliable point of contact.
• Step up to support overall nursery management and leadership duties when required.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and child welfare across the setting.
• Collaborate effectively with external professionals and local authorities to meet each child's needs.
• Assist with the organization, resourcing, and smooth operational running of the nursery.
• Foster a safe, clean, inclusive, and stimulating environment for children aged 0-5.

What we're looking for:

You will be a passionate Early Years practitioner holding at least a Level 3 childcare qualification (a Level 5 qualification is a bonus), backed by strong, practical experience working with children aged 0-5. You possess excellent knowledge of safeguarding and EYFS standards, alongside the confidence to lead a team with kindness, clarity, and consistency. Calm under pressure and possessing a positive, can-do attitude, you excel at building strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues alike. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and truly shape a nursery environment, we would love to hear from you!

Why work for IEG?

• Generous Leave: 30 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas close down. (Pro-rata for part time staff)
• Competitive Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), including life assurance and death-in-service benefits
• Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
• Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications
• Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.