Deputy Manager

Local Services 2 You; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider is looking for an experienced Deputy Manager for their nursery in Swindon. The successful candidate will support the Nursery Manager and act as a role model, ensuring high standards of care and education. Responsibilities include day-to-day nursery operations, staff coaching, and maintaining quality routines aligned with the Curiosity Approach. This full-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary of £29,640 and various benefits, including health cash plans and employee discounts.

Benefits

Health cash plan

Company events

Company pension

Employee discount for childcare

On-site free parking

Qualifications

• Motivated and organised individual with experience in childcare.
• Ability to lead and support staff effectively.
• Strong understanding of high standards in teaching and care.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Manager with daily nursery operations.
• Act as a role model for staff and children.
• Ensure quality routines reflect the Curiosity Approach ethos.
• Coach and mentor staff for consistent practice.

Skills

Staff development coaching

Mentoring

Organisational skills

Role modeling

Job description

Job Description

Deputy Manager LS2Y Nurseries

• Location: Chestnut Nursery, 2a Chestnut Centre, Deighton HD2 1HJ
• Hours: Full-time 40 hours a week, Permanent
• Salary: £29,640 (dependent on experience and qualifications)
• Benefits: Health cash plan, Company events, Company pension, Employee discount for childcare, On-site free parking

Start Date: As soon as possible

About Us

LS2Y Nurseries are part of the wider LS2Y organisation, delivering high‑quality childcare and education in the heart of our communities.

We are nurturing, forward‑thinking settings committed to the Curiosity Approach, encouraging children to explore, discover, and learn through purposeful play.

We are seeking a motivated, organised, and experienced Deputy Manager to support the Nursery Manager and lead our team to deliver the very best standards of care and education.

The Role

As Deputy Manager, you will:

• Support the Nursery Manager with the day‑to‑day running of the nursery, taking charge in their absence.
• Act as a strong role model for staff, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, and care.
• Work closely with room leaders to ensure quality routines, continuous provision, and environments reflect the Curiosity Approach ethos.
• Support with staff development coaching, mentoring, and ensuring consistency in practice (and more).