Deputy Manager

toybox day nursery; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

toybox day nursery is seeking an experienced Deputy Manager to lead and develop our Outstanding Early Years team on site in East Grinstead. You will support the Nursery Manager, drive high standards of care, safety, and education, and foster strong partnerships with families.

The role requires leadership, superb communication, and hands-on involvement in curriculum planning and staff development. We value passionate, energetic leaders who can inspire staff, uphold safeguarding policies, and

Qualifications

• Proven management or leadership experience within a childcare setting.
• Extensive experience working directly with children in early years.
• Strong knowledge of early childhood education principles.
• Excellent English communication skills with families and staff.
• Childcare qualifications such as Level 3 Diploma in Childcare or equivalent are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Nursery Manager in overseeing daily operations.
• Support and supervise nursery staff to deliver high-quality care and education.
• Lead by example to create a warm, welcoming learning environment.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and quality standards.
• Communicate with parents to share progress and activities.
• Support staff recruitment, training, and development.
• Participate in planning activities to support children's development.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Team supervision

Communication

Early years knowledge

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Childcare or equivalent

Job description

Deputy Manager

We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Early Years Deputy Manager to join our Outstanding Day Nursery. In this pivotal role, you will support the overall management of the nursery, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for babies and young children. Your leadership will inspire staff, engage with families, and uphold high standards of early childhood education. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with leadership/management experience and a genuine love for working with children to make a positive impact in early years development.

Duties

• Assist the Nursery Manager in overseeing daily operations, ensuring smooth and efficient nursery functioning
• Support and supervise nursery staff to deliver high-quality childcare and early childhood education programs
• Lead by example in creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere that promotes children's learning and well-being
• Ensure compliance with all safeguarding policies, health and safety regulations, and quality standards
• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians to keep them informed about their child's progress and nursery activities
• Support staff recruitment, training, and professional development initiatives
• Participate in planning activities that promote children's development across all areas of learning

Qualifications

• Proven management or leadership experience within a childcare or nursery setting
• Extensive experience working directly with children in early years or childcare environments
• Strong knowledge of early childhood education principles and child development best practices
• Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to engage confidently with children, parents, and team members
• Childcare qualifications such as Level 3 Diploma in Childcare or equivalent are essential

Join us to help shape the future by providing outstanding care and education for young children. We value energetic leaders who are committed to making a difference every day.