At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a passionate team and ensure exceptional early years experiences for children.
- Company: Modern nursery with bright spaces and a focus on child development.
- Benefits: Discounted childcare, competitive leave, pension scheme, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Join a supportive environment with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and previous Deputy Nursery Manager experience required.
The predicted salary is between 27185 - 27185 £ per year.
Job Description
- Deputy Nursery Manager
- £33,000 per year | Level 3 | 40 Hours per Week
We are looking for an experienced Level 3 Deputy Nursery Manager to join our client’s nursery and work alongside the Nursery Manager in leading a dedicated and passionate team.
Designed with children in mind, the nursery offers bright, airy rooms that provide plenty of space for children to learn, play, and grow, alongside a large outdoor garden and play area where children can explore and develop their confidence through play.
Each room has been carefully furnished with age-appropriate toys, resources, and learning materials, creating engaging environments that support every stage of children's development while delivering the highest standards of care and education.
As Deputy Nursery Manager, you'll play an important role in supporting the day-to-day running of the nursery, mentoring your team, and ensuring every child receives an exceptional early years experience.
What We're Looking For
- Full and relevant
- Level 3 Early Years qualification
(or equivalent).
Previous experience as a Deputy Nursery Manager is essential.
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework, safeguarding, and Ofsted requirements.
- Proven experience leading and supporting early years teams.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
- A proactive approach to maintaining high standards across the nursery.
- A genuine passion for delivering outstanding care and education.
- What You'll Receive
- Discounted childcare
- Competitive annual leave
- Pension scheme
- Enhanced parental leave
- Wellbeing programme
- Benefits portal
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Opportunity to work within a modern, purpose-built nursery with excellent facilities and career progression opportunities
Your Role
- Support the Nursery Manager with the day-to-day leadership and smooth operation of the nursery.
- Lead, motivate, and develop the nursery team, encouraging consistently high-quality early years practice.
- Monitor the quality of care and education, driving continuous improvement throughout the setting.
- Support staff through coaching, mentoring, and regular feedback.
- Build positive relationships with children, families, colleagues, and external professionals.
- Help maintain safe, stimulating, and engaging learning environments, both indoors and outdoors.
- Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies are consistently followed.
- Take responsibility for the nursery in the Manager's absence.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.
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Deputy Nursery Manager in Aylesbury employer: Willingcare
Willingcare in Winchester is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing environment for its staff. With competitive salaries, benefits like daily lunch and discounted childcare, and a strong commitment to employee development, this Outstanding nursery fosters a culture of collaboration and passion for early years education. Join a dedicated team where your contributions are valued and you can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on young children's lives.
