Assistant Nursery Manager

Odin Recruitment Group; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Odin Recruitment Group is seeking an Assistant Nursery Manager in Hildenborough, near Tonbridge. You will support the Nursery Manager, lead a team and ensure high-quality care and education for children.

The role requires a Level 3 childcare qualification, leadership experience, and strong EYFS/Ofsted knowledge. A calm and proactive manager who can motivate staff will thrive in this environment with a focus on safeguarding and occupancy.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading an early years team.
• Strong understanding of EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Nursery Manager with day-to-day operation of the setting.
• Leading, motivating and supporting the nursery team.
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, care and education.
• Ensuring practice remains fully compliant with EYFS and Ofsted requirements.
• Supporting staff development through supervision, coaching and feedback.
• Helping to maintain appropriate staffing levels and deployment.
• Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Supporting occupancy, enquiries and the continued success of the nursery.
• Deputising for the Nursery Manager when required.

Skills

Leadership

EYFS knowledge

Communication

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Assistant Nursery Manager

Location: Hildenborough, Tonbridge, Kent

Salary: £37,000–£42,000 per annum, depending on experience

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours across five days

We are recruiting an experienced and enthusiastic Assistant Nursery Manager to help lead a busy early years setting in Hildenborough, near Tonbridge.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager or experienced Room Leader who is ready to take the next step in their career.

You will work closely with the Nursery Manager, supporting the team and helping to ensure children receive consistently high-quality care and education.

The role

• Supporting the Nursery Manager with the day-to-day operation of the setting
• Leading, motivating and supporting the nursery team
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, care and education
• Ensuring practice remains fully compliant with the EYFS and Ofsted requirements
• Supporting staff development through supervision, coaching and constructive feedback
• Helping to maintain appropriate staffing levels and deployment
• Building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• Supporting occupancy, enquiries and the continued success of the nursery
• Deputising for the Nursery Manager when required

About you

To be considered, you should have:

• A full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification or above
• Previous leadership experience within an early years setting
• A strong working knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements
• The confidence to support, develop and motivate a nursery team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A genuine commitment to providing outstanding outcomes for children
• The ability to remain calm, positive and solutions-focused in a busy environment

This is a full-time position working 40 hours across five days. The successful candidate will receive a salary of between £37,000 and £42,000, depending on experience.

All applications and initial conversations will be treated in confidence.