Deputy Manager

Grandir UK Limited; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days leave

Pension scheme

Sick pay from day 1

Life assurance

Flexible working

Refer a friend bonus

Great Place to Work

Job summary

Pippa's House Nursery in Guildford is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Deputy Manager to join our team. You will lead a nurturing environment for children, support staff, and ensure high standards of care in line with EYFS.

You will empower your team to deliver outstanding learning experiences, oversee daily operations and maintain excellent relationships with families. We offer flexible working, competitive benefits, and genuine career progression within Grandir UK.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead a team of staff in a childcare setting.
• Commitment to safeguarding and implementing EYFS requirements.
• Strong communication with children, families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Create an environment that supports the individual needs of all children.
• Maintain systems to monitor, evaluate and improve the quality of childcare practices.
• Maintain effective methods of communication with children, staff, parents and carers.
• Maintain open and positive working relationships with staff.
• Ensure that practices and provision meets EYFS requirements.
• Assist in agreeing and reviewing individual targets with staff.
• Assume playroom and additional management responsibilities when required.
• Keep costs in line with the budget.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

EYFS knowledge

Job description

Deputy Manager
Pippa's House Nursery in Guildford
Part of Grandir UK
Salary £33,280 - £41,600 (depending on experience and qualifications with regular pay reviews)

Join a supportive, child focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.

Our Pippa's House Day Nursery in Guildford is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Deputy Manager to join our team. You will play a key role in caring for, supporting and inspiring our children, encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive every day.

Why You'll Love Working at Pippas House Nursery in Guildford

At Pippa's House, you will be part of a welcoming and supportive team who genuinely care about one another. We create a positive working environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to grow.

Core Benefits

• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period
• Christmas and New Year shutdown
• Flexible working options available
• £500 refer a friend bonus
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions
• Statutory Sick Pay from day 1
• Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65
• Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues

About Our Nursery

Outdoor Area

Spending time outdoors is essential for children’s physical health and emotional wellbeing. We are fortunate to have two beautiful gardens at our Guildford nursery, accessible all year round. This spacious outdoor setting gives children plenty of room to run, jump, play with friends, and take part in active, imaginative games.

Location and Travel

Our Guildford nursery is conveniently located within walking distance of the town centre, bus and train stations. It’s an ideal choice for commuting families being just a 5-minute drive away from the A3 and features on-site parking, which makes pick up and drop off incredibly simple.

What will you be doing

• Create an environment that supports theindividual needs of all children
• Maintain systems to monitor, evaluate and improve the quality of our childcare practices
• Maintain effective methods of communication with children, staff, parents, and carers
• Maintain open and positive working relationships with staff
• Ensure that practices and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Assist in agreeing and reviewing individual targets with staff
• Assume playroom and additional management responsibilities when required
• Keep costs in line with the agreed budget s
  

Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits

• Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100 percent for the first 12 weeks
• Paternity leave paid at 100 percent for 4 weeks
• Parental bereavement leave up to 4 weeks paid
• Compassionate leave up to 2 weeks paid
• Miscarriage leave up to 2 weeks paid
• Wellbeing Day, an extra day off just for you
• The Grand Event, up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after 2 years’ service

Even More Benefits

• Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts including ASOS, gym memberships, cinema, M and S and major supermarkets
• 24 hour remote GP appointments
• Dayforce Wallet - gives you the ability to access a portion of your earned pay before your normal payday.
• Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy and alternative therapies
• Recognition, rewards and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams
• Tailored in house training and genuine progression opportunities
• Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy trained teams and Eco Schools accreditation

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role and will be carried out by our approved third party provider.

We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit. To support our recruitment process, we may use AI-assisted tools for tasks such as application screening and reference checks. These tools help us manage applications efficiently, and all hiring decisions are made by our team.