Job Description
Deputy Nursery Manager
£29,000 per annum
37 hours per week, Monday to Friday – 8:30am–5:30pm or 9:00am–5:30pm
You will be working in a senior, supernumerary leadership position within an established early years nursery, working closely alongside the Head of Nursery and wider leadership team.
The role provides dedicated time to oversee the toddler and pre-school rooms, support practitioners and contribute to the day-to-day organisation and quality of the setting without being routinely included within staffing ratios.
You will be a visible and approachable senior presence, helping to develop practice, support families and maintain high standards of care, education and safeguarding. The role also provides scope to strengthen your leadership skills through ongoing training, mentoring and professional development.
Why This Role Is Worth Considering
- £29,000 per annum, with some flexibility depending on experience and qualifications
- Genuine supernumerary leadership position, allowing dedicated time for leadership and staff support
- Six weeks' paid nursery closure/holiday each year, including two weeks at Christmas, two weeks at Easter and two weeks at the start of summer
- Bank holidays in addition to the six weeks' paid nursery closure
- Workplace pension scheme
- Access to training, mentoring and professional development, with opportunities to develop your leadership skills
- Large on-site car park available for staff
What You’ll Need
- Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
- Previous Room Leader or equivalent senior nursery experience
- Good understanding of the EYFS, child development and early years practice
- Secure knowledge of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities
- Experience supporting and developing other practitioners within a nursery environment
- Confident communication skills when working with children, colleagues and families
- A supportive and approachable leadership style, with the ability to take responsibility when required
What You’ll Do
- Support the Head of Nursery with the effective day-to-day leadership and organisation of the setting
- Oversee the toddler and pre-school rooms, coordinating staff, routines and daily priorities
- Provide guidance, encouragement and professional support to practitioners, helping to strengthen their practice
- Monitor the quality of care and education, identifying areas for development and improvement
- Support high-quality EYFS practice, including children's development, assessment, planning and inclusive provision
- Build positive relationships with parents and carers, acting as an approachable senior point of contact
- Promote strong safeguarding, safe working practices and children's wellbeing, taking appropriate leadership responsibility when required
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.
Reference: WILL262900/JC
Deputy Nursery Manager in Coventry employer: Willingcare
As a Nursery Manager with us, you'll be part of a nurturing and dynamic environment that prioritises both child development and employee wellbeing. We offer competitive salaries, a performance-related bonus scheme, and extensive professional development opportunities, all while working in spacious, well-resourced settings across Hampshire and Surrey. Join our supportive team where your leadership will directly impact the growth of young minds and your career progression.
