Curriculum Lead and Nursery Deputy Manager Vacancy!

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

Job summary

A leading nursery provider is looking for a passionate Curriculum Lead and Nursery Deputy Manager to support daily operations and enhance our EYFS curriculum. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in early years settings and qualifications in Early Years education. This role offers excellent benefits, including discounted childcare, continuous professional development, and a chance to make a real difference for children and families.

Benefits

50% discounted childcare

Continuous professional development and training

Life insurance

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Significant experience in early years childcare settings required.
• Ability to oversee nursery operations in manager's absence.
• Passion for helping children thrive in early years.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Manager in day-to-day operations.
• Lead design and implementation of EYFS curriculum.
• Build relationships with children, families, and community.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Development

Safeguarding

Coaching

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Early Years

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

Job description

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.