Curriculum Lead and Nursery Deputy Manager Vacancy!

First Steps Enterprise Limited; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

First Steps Enterprise Limited is seeking a Curriculum Lead and Nursery Deputy Manager to join their nurturing team. This role involves supporting the Nursery Manager and leading curriculum development while building relationships with children and families. Candidates should have significant experience in early years settings and meet the qualifications specified. The position offers flexibility and competitive benefits, including discounted childcare and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

50% discounted childcare at our nurseries

Continuous professional development

Training and promotion opportunities

Life insurance

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Significant experience in early childhood education settings required.
• Ability to lead and develop the EYFS curriculum.
• Experience in coaching and supporting staff.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Manager in day-to-day running of the nursery.
• Lead design and development of engaging EYFS curriculum.
• Take lead on safeguarding, health & safety, and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Development

Safeguarding

Relationship Building

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Early Years or equivalent

Higher Early Years qualifications (levels 4, 5 or 6)

Job description

Curriculum Lead and Nursery Deputy Manager Vacancy!

Be among the first applicants.

GBP 25,000 - 35,000

GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Be among the first applicants.

2 days ago

Curriculum Lead and Nursery Deputy Manager Vacancy!

Are you passionate about early childhood education? Do you have the leadership skills to inspire a team and shape an outstanding curriculum? We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Curriculum Lead and Nursery Deputy Manager to join our nurturing and forward-thinking nursery team.

As our Curriculum Lead and Nursery Deputy Manager, you will:

• Support the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day running of the nursery.
• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous development of a rich and engaging EYFS curriculum.
• Coach and support staff to ensure high-quality teaching and learning.
• Take a lead role in safeguarding, health & safety, and compliance.
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and the wider community

You will have significant experience working in a busy early years childcare setting and be able to lead and develop curriculum, plus oversee the nursery in the manager’s absence

You will meet the person specification. An enhanced DBS and other checks will be undertaken. Level 3 Diploma in Early Years or equivalent is the minimum requirement, but we would also strongly welcome applications from higher Early Years qualifications at levels 4, 5 or 6, as this is a senior development role

If your passion is to see children thrive and develop in the early years we want to hear from you!

Salary: circa £30,000, according to qualification level, skills and experience

Hours: 37.5 hours per week over 5 days (8-4 or 10-8) or 38 hours over 4 days (8-6) flexibility will be required when covering staff absence to maintain ratios. This is an all-year round post

Location: initially footprints@hattonhill nursery in Litherland, but there may be a future requirement to support our other nursery teams with curriculum development

There are a number of great benefits for the successful candidates as employees of First Steps Enterprise Limited, working in our footprints@ settings. including:

• An opportunity to make a real difference for children and families
• 50% discounted childcare at our footprints@ nurseries
• Continuous professional development, training and promotion opportunities
• Life insurance
• Uniform provided

The nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and families and expects all staff to share this commitment. For more information about footprints@hattonhill, check out our Facebook page Instagram page , or webpage !

First Steps Enterprise Limited is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

We VERY strongly advise you to apply your skills and experience to the person specification when completing your application, which is via the link below, where you can upload your CV. We will need an application form at a later stage, but for now, please upload your CV via ‘Apply Now’ link below no later than 10am on 23rd June 2025. Interviews will take place soon. No agencies, please.

If you are not working, you may be able to access assistance via our Paths to Prosperity programme , the staff of whom are completely separate from the recruitment and selection team.