46 nursery deputy manager jobs found

Deputy Nursery Manager - Job Share Job description and person specification Job share • Three days (30 hours) per week for each postholder At Little Orchard, we want every child to feel safe, valued and inspired to explore. Our Deputy Nursery Managers help create a welcoming Montessori environment where children develop independence, families feel listened to, and staff have the confidence and support to do their best work. The purpose of your role Working alongside the Nursery Manager and your job-share partner, you will support the daily running of the nursery and lead high-quality care and learning for children aged birth to five. You will be a visible, approachable leader, model the Little Orchard way and deputise for the Manager when required. You may also lead a room or an agreed area of nursery practice. Living our values Inspire — encourage curiosity, model thoughtful practice and help children and colleagues enjoy learning....

We’re Recruiting: Deputy Manager / Baby Room Leader Are you an experienced early years leader who can combine confident nursery management with an instinctive understanding of babies? Colourbox Montessori School is looking for a warm, capable and ambitious Deputy Manager / Baby Room Leader to join our leadership team at Colourbox Montessori @ Cherry Trees, Risby, Suffolk. This is a significant dual role. You will lead our beautiful baby room, creating a calm, nurturing and developmentally rich environment, while also working alongside the Nursery Manager to support the effective leadership of the whole setting.   You will be someone who: Holds a recognised Level 3 or higher Early Years qualification Has strong experience working with babies and understands their unique developmental needs Can lead, inspire and develop a team Is confident supporting safeguarding, compliance and high-quality practice Builds warm, professional relationships with...

Early Years Nursery Deputy Manager Are you a passionate and dedicated Early Years Professional wanting to progress in your career? Do you love working with children helping them grow, develop and thrive, by providing excellent opportunities for them to be curious and creative learners? We are a small nursery seeking a dedicated early years professional to join our team, helping to lead and drive the setting forward. Helping to provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment, that supports all children's learning and development. The ideal candidate would have excellent knowledge of the Early Years Framework and strong communication skills. This position would suit both an experienced Deputy Manager or someone wanting to take the next step into a leadership role. Duties Assisting in the day to day running of the setting receiving a full induction and training packing. Helping to lead and support a team of childcare professionals by being a supportive mentor and...

Are you passionate about leading a team, supporting and nurturing children during their early years? Do you believe in outdoor learning environments, child-led learning and ready to join a motivated and high performing nursery team? Rosedene Nurseries are looking to recruit an experienced  Deputy Manager  to join our leadership team at the  Ofsted rated Good  Northallerton nursery. Wh at  a   Deputy  Nursery  Manager  needs : Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification. Excellent understanding of EYFS. Extensive knowledge of safeguarding. Deputy or Leadership experience within a nursery to take charge of the setting in the managers absence. Excellent communication skills are essential and must be able to work in partnership with parents and carers. Rosedene’s mission is to provide the most enriching learning opportunities , within a nurturing environment , for our children...

Job title: Nursery Deputy Manager   Purpose of post Ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted Ensure a high standard of physical, personal, emotional, social and intellectual education and care for all children in the nursery Implement high standards of quality practices through supervisions and support for the team members within the nursery Day-to-day management of the nursery, including quality improvement, marketing and administration.   Key areas High standards of care and early learning of all children Team building and staff management Marketing and business development.   Responsible to: Nursery Directors   Main duties Lead the nursery safeguarding procedure to ensure all children are kept safe, well and secure and ensure all team members are able to do the same. Keep up-to-date with relevant safeguarding and child protection training and cascade...

This role is also known as Early Years Manager, and is related to Nursery Room Leader, EY Educator, Nursery Nurse Please click to view the full [Job Description - available shortly] and  GDPR  information.   _________________________________________ Nursery Deputy Manager - Peripatetic - Administrative Focus Willow Cottage are seeking a Deputy Manager who is a dynamic leader with a passion for early years education. If you are dedicated to nurturing young minds, with a good head for organisation and an eye for detail, we would love to hear from you! Roles and Responsibilities As a deputy manager you will be involved in: – Leading safeguarding for the setting, putting the welfare and safety of the children above all else – Supporting our setting management teams in various ways, both at the settings and remotely.  – Administering the Early Education Funding scheme and various other administrative and HR tasks – Supporting with various projects...

Deputy Nursery Manager Shooting Stars Nurseries, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton (WV3 9PE) Full Time | £33,480 per annum Lead, Inspire & Grow at Shooting Stars Tettenhall We're incredibly proud of what we've already achieved since opening Shooting Stars Tettenhall in January 2026. Thanks to the support of local families and the dedication of our team, the nursery is thriving and continuing to grow. As we begin the next chapter of our journey, we're looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Deputy Nursery Manager to join our leadership team. This is a unique opportunity for a passionate Early Years professional who loves leading teams, driving quality and creating exceptional experiences for children and families. Working closely with our Nursery Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operation of the nursery, developing colleagues, maintaining outstanding standards, and helping our setting continue to flourish. Most...

Deputy Manager role available at a new nursery setting in Battersea! We are looking for a hardworking and dedicated Deputy Nursery Manager to join the team at this wonderful nursery, that has recently opened a new setting in Battersea. You will be supporting the Nursery Manager as this nursery grows, and you will have site-wide responsibility. This nursery is a great place to work, with a supportive senior leadership team, a real focus on staff wellbeing, and the understanding and acknowledgement that early years is hard work that deserves recognition. Many benefits are offered, including: Interest-free season ticket loans to help with your commute Cycle to work scheme Fully funded further training, including PGCEs Discounted childcare Bonuses Access to an online GP Private health insurance Counselling and mental health support Good pension scheme 28 days holiday + 3 full paid training days per year Team social events This is a full time and permanent...

DEPUTY NURSERY MANAGER – TERM TIME ONLY 📍 Woodford Green / Barking, East London Hours: 30 hours per week,Term Term only (some flexibility may be considered for an exceptional Csndidate) Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only £15.00 - £16.00  per hour + accrued holiday pay (depending on experience) 🗓️ Term Time Only – Excellent Work-Life Balance SpectacularKidz is looking for an experienced, confident and enthusiastic Deputy Nursery Manager to join our growing Early Years team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Deputy, Third in Charge, Senior Practitioner or strong Room Leader who is ready to take the next step into nursery leadership. ✨ Why join us? • Term-time working – enjoy the school holidays and a better work-life balance • Accrued holiday pay on top of your term-time earnings • Opportunities for additional holiday cover work if you would like to earn more • Genuine opportunity for career progression within our growing group...

Job Description: Ready to take the next step in your Early Years career? We're looking for an experienced, passionate and motivated   Deputy Nursery Manager   to join our friendly team at our well-established   65-place nursery in Brentwood , proudly rated   Good by Ofsted . This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys leading by example, supporting others to thrive, and making a real difference to children's early learning experiences. Working closely with the Nursery Manager, you'll play an important role in the day-to-day running of the nursery while helping to maintain the warm, caring environment we're known for. What you'll be doing Supporting the Nursery Manager in the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery. Leading, motivating and inspiring a dedicated team of Early Years professionals. Ensuring the highest standards of care, learning and safeguarding are maintained. Supporting children's learning and development in line with...

Deputy Nursery Manager needed in Tower Hamlets We are looking for a strong and dedicated Deputy Manager to join the team at this lovely nursery in Tower Hamlets! This is a great role either for a Deputy Manager looking for a change of setting or a Room Leader/Third in Charge wanting to further their early years career and step up. This permanent Deputy Manager role is to work full time with a salary from £34k per annum. Benefits include: Further training fully funded Career progression Good pension and holiday schemes Bonuses paid throughout the year Regular pay rises Cycle to work scheme Discounted childcare Team social events It is essential for this Deputy Nursery Manager role that you hold a relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare, and that you have experience working in a nursery or early years setting, with experience leading a room or taking on deputy tasks ideally. Good understanding of safeguarding and EYFS are required for...

Deputy Nursery Manager Stepping Stones of Sopley – Christchurch, Dorset 30 hours per week Term Time Only plus holiday cubs (Please note that we will require some flexibility around hours) Salary £14.50 - £15 per hour DOE Stepping Stones of Sopley are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and experienced Deputy Nursery Manager to support the Nursery Manager and to lead our dedicated team caring for children aged 9 months to 4 years. You’ll create a warm, nurturing, and stimulating environment where our youngest children can develop and thrive. As Deputy Nursey Manager, you’ll plan engaging, age-appropriate activities, support your team’s practice, and build strong relationships with families to ensure every child feels safe, secure, and valued. If you’re a positive, professional leader with a genuine love for children and early learning, we’d love to hear from you!   Job Description ·         To effectively deliver the EYFS ensuring...

Deputy Nursery Manager needed in Greenford We are looking for a strong and dedicated Deputy Manager to join the team at this lovely nursery in Greenford! This is a great role either for a Deputy Manager looking for a change of setting or a Room Leader/Third in Charge wanting to further their early years career and step up. This permanent Deputy Manager role is to work 4 days a week (Tuesday-Friday, 7:45am-6pm), with a salary of £33k per annum. Benefits include: Free parking Good pension scheme 28 days holiday Further training fully funded Career progression Team social events It is essential for this Deputy Nursery Manager role that you hold a relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare, and that you have experience working in a nursery or early years setting, with experience leading a room or taking on deputy tasks ideally. Good understanding of safeguarding and EYFS are required for this role, and you should have excellent...

Super-Numery Deputy Nursery Manager role to start ASAP in Fulham Permanent full-time Deputy Nursery Manager role at a lovely family-run nursery in Fulham. You will work closely with the Nursery Manager in all aspects of running the nursery. Hours: 7:45am-6:30pm, 4 days per week Salary: £36k-£40k per annum Annual leave: 4 weeks paid leave + bank holidays. 1 additional paid day off for each year of employment up to 1 additional week. An extra day off on your birthday. Benefits of working here include: Good pension scheme Home-cooked lunch provided daily Further training and development opportunities provided Small independent and newly refurbished nursery A heavyweight management team to be a part of Great working environment Requirements: Minimum Level 3/equivalent qualification in Early Years or Childcare Previous experience as a Deputy or Manager Strong leadership skills Excellent knowledge of safeguarding practices and the EYFS framework Great...

We are looking for a Deputy Nursery Manager to join the team at this family-run nursery in Wimbledon, with an ASAP start! This is an excellent opportunity for an existing Deputy Manager, Third in Charge or high-performance Room Leader to showcase their leadership and management skills and it can be a great stepping stone in your career! This nursery offers career progression and is a great place to further your early years career. As a Deputy Manager, it is essential you hold (at minimum) a Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Childcare, and at least 2 years experience in a nursery is required. Good IT skills are also required. This is a permanent and full time role to work 4 days a week, 7:30am-6:30pm, all year round. The salary will range from £31,200-£34,320 per annum. Benefits of working here include: Enhanced annual leave (including birthday off) and many other rewards and perks Refer a friend bonus Upfront DBS payment Career and development opportunities...

JOB PURPOSE As a deputy nursery manager, you will be assisting the nursery management on the day-to-day running of one of the two nurseries and a drop-in centre. You will work with the nursery manager to effectively lead all the staff within QCCA’s children services ensuring consistency in policy whilst developing and inspiring the team to excel in their endeavours. In the absence of the nursery manager, you will undertake the day-today management of the nursery. You will support the manager to oversee all the activities, planning, monitoring, review, budget, and administration, and effectively communicate with the parents and guardian on day-to-day bases. You will support the manager to drive and deliver the highest standard of care throughout the nurseries as detailed in the childcare audit and OFSTED inspections. You need to manage staff shortfall by deploying excess staff to other settings and drop-in centres as and when needed. KEY DUTIES To assist in ensuring...

Carousel Day Nursery & Pre-school is looking to hire a qualified Level 2 nursery practitioner (part time or full time will be considered). The successful applicant will join a happy, kind and enthusiastic team and will share a genuine love of working with young children, aged from 3 months to 5 years. You will work across all rooms of the nursery, caring for, supporting and educating the children. Working in a small nursery gives all of our team members the opportunity to truly get to know all of the children and form strong bonds with them. You will work alongside room leaders and assistants, and would be directed by room leaders and the nursery deputy manager & manager. We are looking for a professional, enthusiastic and hard working person who is committed to working in the childcare sector. The candidate must be caring and have a genuine love of children, as well as a strong interest in children's development and education. Our nursery is a family run business...

Senior Practitioner / Third in Charge   If you are offered a Senior EYP role, you will receive a £1000 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period.   Acorn Early Years – Castlethorpe Acorn Early Years is seeking an experienced, passionate and confident Senior Practitioner / Third in Charge to join our leadership team at Castlethorpe Nursery . This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished early years professional who is ready to take the next step in leadership while remaining hands‑on with high‑quality practice.   Castlethorpe nursery is a lovely converted chapel situated in a quiet village a few miles north of Milton Keynes. It was the first Acorn nursery to open and was established in 1989.  We offer full and part-time care for up to 36 children from the age of four months to four years, and are open from 7.30am to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.  Acorn places a strong emphasis on...

NURSERY ROOM LEADER DAISY FAYS CARNON DOWNS Location: Daisy Fays, Carnon Downs, Truro TR3 6JG More about Daisy Fays Carnon Downs here More about Daisy Fays Careers here Welcome to Daisy Fays At Daisy Fays, we are more than a nursery — we are a family built on care, passion, and purpose. Founded by parents, we have grown into one of Cornwall's most trusted childcare providers, creating nurturing environments where children flourish and careers thrive. About Daisy Fays Carnon Downs Established in 2011 as our very first nursery, Carnon Downs marks the beginning of the Daisy Fays journey. Conveniently located between Truro and Falmouth, near the King Harry Ferry and the Royal Cornwall Hospital, this well-established setting is surrounded by charming villages and beautiful countryside. Known for its warm, family-focused atmosphere and strong relationships with local families, Carnon Downs offers an opportunity to lead within a close-knit and...

Level 5  Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship –  Deputy Manager at Little Beans Garland (Term Time Only) Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship at Little Beans Garland as a Pre-School Team Leader . Requirements; A Level 3 Childcare qualification is essential  You must be able to gain a clear DBS and  two satisfactory references Must have GCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in Maths and English, or equivalent  Previous experience in a Deputy Manager role is desirable. A strong understanding of the EYFS is essential. Safeguarding experience is highly desirable. Little Beans Garland was designed with a specific vision by the two owners with learning and the environment at the very heart of their project - Little Beans Garland. Every inch designed and set out to maximise free flow and play opportunities for all our...