Senior Nursery Deputy Manager

About the role

Join a leading early years provider as a Senior Nursery Deputy Manager. You will work in a warm, positive environment where your passion for childcare and education is celebrated, supporting the delivery of high‑quality care and learning for young children.

Key responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework across the nursery.
• Oversee daily planning, record‑keeping and quality monitoring for your team.
• Build strong partnerships with parents, carers and local authorities.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of childcare policies, safeguarding procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with nursery accounts, budgeting and preparation for staff and parent meetings.

Required profile

• Childcare or education qualification equivalent to NVQ Level 3.
• Proven experience managing a room or team within a nursery setting.
• Current First Aid certification.
• Solid understanding of EYFS and safeguarding best practices.
• Management qualification is desirable but not essential.

Required skills

• First Aid competence.
• Knowledge of EYFS standards.
• Safeguarding procedures expertise.
• Effective record‑keeping and reporting.
• Ability to develop professional relationships with regulatory bodies.

What we offer

• Clear career progression and professional training opportunities.
• Generous 60% childcare discount.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
• Health and wellbeing programme.
• Rewards, recognition and refer‑a‑friend bonus scheme.
• Birthday off.