Deputy Manager

TeacherActive; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for education is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager for a Private Nursery in Coventry. The ideal candidate will have experience managing nursery settings and possess strong leadership and organizational skills. Responsibilities include leading the nursery, supporting staff, and maintaining high standards of care. This is a permanent role offering competitive pay and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Dedicated team of consultants available 24/7

CPD Courses and certificates

Market leading rates of pay

Referral Scheme with financial rewards

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading a team.
• Reliable and energetic personality.
• Ability to support staff, children, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a private nursery setting.
• Ensure high standards of care and education.
• Foster a positive team environment.

Skills

Experience working within/managing a nursery setting

Strong management skills

Enthusiastic and motivational attitude

Strong organisational skills

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Deputy Nursery Manager

Location: Coventry

Start Date: September 2025

Are you enthusiastic about working with young children?

Do you have experience in managing a Private Nursery Setting?

Do you have strong management experience?

TeacherActive is offering an amazing job opportunity for a Deputy Nursery Manager to join a Private Nursery located in Coventry on a permanent basis. The Deputy Nursery Manager will have a proven track record of being able to lead a team and garner results. The setting provides many learning opportunities for the children to learn new skills, providing activities that stimulate their interests and develop key cognitive and motor skills. The Deputy Nursery Manager will need to be qualified, reliable and possess an energetic and positive attitude.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience working within/managing a nursery setting
• Ability to provide support to staff, children and parents
• Strong management skills
• Possess an enthusiastic and motivational attitude
• Have strong organisational skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a private nursery setting in Coventry on a permanent basis
• Provide support to staff, children and parents
• Ensure high standards of care and education in line with regulatory requirements
• Foster a positive and energetic team environment

Benefits

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme—Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend (Terms and Conditions apply)

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance, with no admin charges deducted from your pay.

If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and we will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity. Interviews for this position are being undertaken immediately, so please don’t delay in applying.

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.