Deputy Nursery Manager

willingcare.vincere.io; Amersham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Your birthday off

Competitive annual leave

Enhanced parental leave

Training and development opportunities

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Willing Care is seeking an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager for our refreshed nursery in Amersham. The role supports the Nursery Manager and leads a team of Early Years practitioners to deliver high‑quality care and education in line with EYFS.

Offering £32,000 per year, 40 hours per week, with benefits including discounted childcare, enhanced parental leave, and a wellbeing programme; the successful candidate will bring Level 3 EYFS qualification, senior EY experience, and strong leadership

Qualifications

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above
• Previous senior Early Years experience – essential
• Experience as a Deputy Nursery Manager, Room Leader, Third in Charge or similar would be ideal
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements
• Confidence leading, supporting and developing nursery practitioners
• Experience maintaining high standards across Early Years environments
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A positive, hands‑on approach to leadership

Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Manager with the day‑to‑day leadership of the setting
• Provide a visible, supportive presence for practitioners across the nursery
• Help lead, motivate and develop the Early Years team
• Support the delivery of high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, compliance, health and safety
• Support staff deployment, ratios and the smooth running of the nursery
• Help ensure the refurbished indoor environments remain stimulating and purposeful
• Encourage the team to make full use of the large outdoor area for learning, exploration and physical development
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Step up in the Nursery Manager’s absence and provide continuity of leadership

Skills

Level 3 EY qualification or above

Senior EY experience

Deputy Nursery Manager / Room Leader

EYFS safeguarding Ofsted knowledge

leadership & staff development

Organisational & communication skills

Hands-on leadership

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Deputy Nursery Manager

£32,000 per year | 40 Hours per Week

A newly refreshed nursery brings fresh opportunities – not only for the children who learn there, but for the team helping to shape what happens every day.

This recently refurbished nursery offers stimulating indoor environments designed to encourage children to explore, play and develop with confidence. Outside, the large, well‑resourced garden gives children plenty of room to be active, build their physical skills and enjoy outdoor learning as a natural part of their day.

We’re looking for an experienced Early Years professional ready to take on a key leadership role, supporting the Nursery Manager while remaining closely involved with the children, team and day‑to‑day life of the setting.

What We’re Looking For

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above
• Previous senior Early Years experience – essential
• Experience as a Deputy Nursery Manager, Room Leader, Third in Charge or similar would be ideal
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements
• Confidence leading, supporting and developing nursery practitioners
• Experience maintaining high standards across Early Years environments
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A positive, hands‑on approach to leadership

What You’ll Receive

• £32,000 per year
• Discounted childcare
• Your birthday off
• Competitive annual leave
• Enhanced parental leave
• Training and development opportunities
• Wellbeing programme

Your Role

• Support the Nursery Manager with the day‑to‑day leadership of the setting
• Provide a visible, supportive presence for practitioners across the nursery
• Help lead, motivate and develop the Early Years team
• Support the delivery of high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, compliance, health and safetySupport staff deployment, ratios and the smooth running of the nursery
• Help ensure the refurbished indoor environments remain stimulating and purposeful
• Encourage the team to make full use of the large outdoor area for learning, exploration and physical development
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Step up in the Nursery Manager’s absence and provide continuity of leadership

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.

Reference: WILL257071/DB

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