Deputy Manager Job in Edinburgh

Tinies; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Edinburgh is seeking a Deputy Manager to support the Nursery Manager in delivering high-quality care and education. The role focuses on nurturing relationships with children and families, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and leading a team of educators. A competitive salary of £30,000 to £34,500 is offered along with a £1,000 welcome bonus on successful completion of a probation period.

Benefits

Welcome Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in a managerial or supervisory role in a nursery.
• Understanding of EYFS and Ofsted regulations.
• Proven ability to lead teams and maintain high standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Manager in providing high-quality care and education.
• Ensure compliance with EYFS and safeguarding regulations.
• Plan and lead educational activities to engage children.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Child Development

Safeguarding

Education

Relevant Early Years Qualification

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Deputy Manager Job in Edinburgh, Edinburgh

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Posted:

20.06.2025

Expiry Date:

04.08.2025

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Job description

Role: Quality & Development Manager (Deputy Nursery Manager)
Salary: £30000- £34,500
Welcome Bonus: £1,000 welcome bonus on completion of 6 month probation
Reporting to: Nursery Manager and Head of Nurseries
Location: Edinburgh

Overview:
Our client's key values of Respectful Relationships, Responsive Teaching and Learning, Inspiring Environments and Equality and Equity are threaded throughout everything that they do and ensure that they are delivering on their mission statement that Childhood Matters. They take inspiration from the Te Wariki curriculum of New Zealand and deliver their curriculum through their four key values.
As a Quality & Development Manager, you will support the Nursery Manager to provide high quality care and education for all children in a fun and stimulating environment while nurturing excellent relationships with parents and focusing on building the foundations for learning for every child in line with our key values.

Key Tasks:
· To be the suitable person in charge of the nursery in the absence of the Nursery Manager
· To support the Nursery Manager in all aspects to ensure the effective and efficient running of the nursery.
· To support and lead the TiC and Lead Early Childhood Teachers to deliver consistent leadership across all rooms.
· To ensure that policies and procedures are embedded effectively, along with all aspects of the EYFS and Ofsted regulation requirements.
· To be an ambassador for the nursery.
· To support the Nursery Manager to ensure that safeguarding requirements are always met.
· To support the Nursery Manager in ensuring that all performance management systems are in place and are followed. This includes induction, probation, supervisions, team meetings, appraisals and performance-based objectives.
· To support the Nursery Manager to implement the recommendations from the Senior Leadership Team, Care Inspectorate and Local Authority.
· Support and work closely with all involved in any transition of the child, from room to room, between settings or the move to school.
· To oversee the implementation of our unique curriculum, observation and planning.
· To support the Nursery Manager to investigate any accidents, incidents or complaints.
· To oversee the leadership and management of your room (if applicable) to ensure that the safety, safeguarding and learning and development for all children in line with the EYFS and our key values.
· To work as a member of the team to ensure safety, learning and development and parent partnerships for all children and families.
· Plan and lead stimulating and educational activities that engage children through curriculum clubs and trigger boards while adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage standards.
· To oversee that all children are allocated a key person for one or more children, and that they are effectively monitoring children's progress, maintaining records, providing developmentally challenging next steps, and reporting to parents / carers.
· Ensure the safety of the environment and of all children, reporting any concerns immediately to the Nursery Manager or Head of Nurseries in the managers absence. This includes Safeguarding.
· Ensure the maintenance of good standards of cleanliness and hygiene for the children attending the nursery. This includes effective mealtimes, changing nappies and toilet training.
· To record any accidents or incidents in the correct format.
· To adhere to our collection policy ensuring that only a known person collects children.
· Ensure all policies / procedures and risk assessments are read, understood, and adhered to.
· Complete all mandatory training in the given timescales.
· Attend regular staff meetings and parents' evenings.
· Be aware of the high profile of the nursery and uphold its standards at all times both within working hours and outside.
· Be happy and approachable at all times