Assistant Nursery Manager — Lead & Inspire Early Years Team

The Old Station Nursery Group; Rednal; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free childcare for the first month

Discounted childcare 52%

Volunteer Day

31 days holiday including bank hols

National College training access

Perkbox discounts & wellbeing support

Long-service awards

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

The Old Station Nursery Group is seeking an Assistant Nursery Manager for our Rubery-based site. You will support the Senior Nursery Manager, lead the team, and ensure high standards of care and education across the base room responsibilities.

You will mentor staff, drive EYFS commitments, and foster partnerships with families while maintaining a safe, inclusive learning environment. DBS checks and right-to-work verification apply.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in early years settings.
• Experience mentoring teams to deliver high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Lead inspections and ensure compliance when Senior Nursery Manager is supporting other sites.
• Lead and mentor the nursery team to deliver high-quality early years education with pride and energy.
• Support the Senior Nursery Manager in overseeing all aspects of nursery operations, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Act as a role model, fostering initiative, creativity, and high standards of care.
• Build strong partnerships with families, colleagues, and external agencies to promote collaboration and outcomes for children.
• Monitor EYFS implementation to provide engaging and nurturing learning opportunities.
• Take responsibility for the nursery in the Senior Nursery Manager's absence.
• Promote continuous improvement with constructive feedback and professional development.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive environment that respects each child's needs.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

The Old Station Nursery Group is seeking an Assistant Nursery Manager for our Rubery-based site. You will support the Senior Nursery Manager, lead the team, and ensure high standards of care and education across the base room responsibilities.

You will mentor staff, drive EYFS commitments, and foster partnerships with families while maintaining a safe, inclusive learning environment. DBS checks and right-to-work verification apply.