Nursery Deputy Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Nursery Manager to join a respected childcare provider focused on creating homely, nurturing environments where children can thrive through curiosity-led, play-based learning. As a Deputy Nursery Manager, you will be supporting the Nursery Manager in leading the team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality childcare and education while maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding and wellbeing. This is a pat-time role offering benefits and a pro-rate salary range of £28,900 - £30,600 working 30 hours a week. You Will Be Responsible For ? Supporting the day-to-day running of the nursery and deputising for the Manager when required ? Leading and inspiring staff to deliver engaging and inclusive learning experiences ? Safeguarding children and ensuring compliance with policies, procedures and statutory frameworks ? Overseeing health, safety and hygiene standards across the setting ? Monitoring staff performance, supporting training and professional development ? Maintaining accurate child development records and ensuring effective communication with parents and carers ? Building strong partnerships with families and external professionals ? Ensuring the nursery environment is stimulating, diverse and reflective of all children's needs What We Are Looking For ? Previously worked as a Nursery Deputy Manager, Third in Charge, Nursery Practitioner, Assistant Nursery Manager, Room leader or in a similar role. ? Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification ? Experience in a senior or supervisory early years role ? Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework ? Current Paediatric First Aid and Food Safety qualifications (or willingness to complete) ? Experienced in early years pedagogy and child development, supported by research and training. ? Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities, ideally as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or Deputy DSL Shift: