Nursery Deputy Manager

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Location: Play Away Day Nursery 
Salary: £27, 248y.00 per annum
Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

Are you an experienced Early Years professional looking to step into a leadership role? Play Away Day Nursery - City is on the lookout for a passionate and dedicated Deputy Manager to join our wonderful team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a current Deputy Manager, or an experienced Room Leader or Third in Charge, ready to take the next step in their career.

In this exciting role, you will work closely with the Nursery Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations and ensure we continue to deliver outstanding care and educational experiences. If you’re someone with leadership experience who is passionate about making a positive impact every day, we’d love to hear from you!

About us:

 Purpose-Built Nursery – A well-equipped, modern space designed for learning and development.
Great Transport Links – Just a 30-minute walk from the train station and easily accessible by bus.
 Diverse & Inclusive Environment – We celebrate a wide mix of cultures and languages and work closely with the local authority to support children with special educational needs (SEN).
 Well-Established Team – Many of our dedicated staff have been with us for over 20 years, building strong relationships with families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety, well-being, and happiness of all children, staff, parents, and visitors.
• Ensure the nursery consistently meets the requirements of the Statutory Framework for the EYFS.
• Support in managing medication administration and ensure care plans are up to date for children or staff with health conditions.
• Create stimulating, purposeful, and developmentally appropriate experiences and environments for all children.
• Lead by example with effective communication, consistency, and respect to inspire your team and foster a positive environment.
• Promote creativity and challenge your team to strive for outstanding practice.
• Maintain accurate records related to children and staff using our EyMan system and files.
• Undertake other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery and the well-being of children, staff, and families.

What We’re Looking For:

• Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare qualification – Essential
• Leadership experience – Essential
• Over 1 year’s experience working in Early Years – Essential
• Sound knowledge of the EYFS framework and regulatory requirements – Essential
• At least 1 year of experience in a management position – Desirable
• Level 5 qualification in Childcare and/or Management and Leadership – Desirable
• Experience of successfully passing an Ofsted inspection to a good or outstanding standard – Desirable

Why Join Us?
At Family First, we truly value the hard work and dedication of our team. We offer a range of benefits to help you feel supported and rewarded:

• Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays.
• Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team members.
• Wellbeing: Access to a confidential employee assistance helpline.
• Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.

Ready to make a real difference? If you’re passionate about Early Years education and have the leadership experience we’re looking for, we would love to hear from you! Apply today to join the Play Away Day Nursery team.

* All perks are pro-rota for part time staff and subject to successful completion of probationary period. These perks may be subject to further conditions and can be withdrawn or reviewed at the discretion of the company

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Play Away Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.