We’re looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Deputy Manager to join our friendly team at Mama Bear’s Day Nursery in Fishponds. If you’re ready to step up in your early years career, this is a great opportunity to join a supportive and well‑resourced setting. Our nursery is a beautiful, purpose‑built setting tucked away in secure gardens just off Thicket Avenue. The timber built building sits within landscaped outdoor spaces designed to spark curiosity, discovery and hands‑on learning - a place children (and practitioners) genuinely love.

As Deputy Manager, you’ll support the day to day running of the nursery, lead and motivate staff, and ensure excellent standards of care, education and safeguarding.

⭐What We’re Looking For⭐

• Previous supervisory experience in an early years setting

 • Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (minimum)

• Strong knowledge of the EYFS

 • Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills

 • Understanding of Ofsted requirements, Health & Safety and Child Protection

If you’re passionate about early years and ready for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

⭐ Why Join Mama Bear’s? ⭐

We believe great people deserve great perks. When you join us, you’ll enjoy:

• Your birthday off
• Free uniform
• Complimentary meals when dining with the children
• 50% childcare discount for your first child
• Christmas closure – you’ll never work between Christmas and New Year
• All bank holidays off
• 28 days annual leave
• A strict no lone‑working policy so you’re always supported
• Clear progression routes, with internal promotion wherever possible
• Extensive training and CPD, helping you grow your career
• Time back for meetings, training or events held outside nursery hours

We offer a competitive salary based on qualifications and experience, alongside a supportive, friendly team environment.

⭐ Safeguarding & Compliance ⭐

As this role involves working closely with children, an enhanced DBS check is required. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Mama Bear’s Day Nursery is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.