Deputy Nursery Manager

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Annual leave

Enhanced parental leave

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Deputy Nursery Manager for a UK nursery. The role supports the Nursery Manager in leading a dedicated team and delivering high-quality early years care.

The position involves mentoring staff, monitoring care standards, and ensuring a safe, engaging environment for children. With a Level 3 childcare qualification and relevant leadership experience, the successful candidate will oversee day-to-day operations, safeguard compliance, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 childcare qualification and nursery leadership experience.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop nursery staff to high standards.
• Enhanced DBS and right to work in the UK required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Manager with day-to-day leadership and smooth operation of the nursery.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the nursery team to deliver consistently high-quality early years practice.
• Monitor the quality of care and education and drive continuous improvement.
• Coach and mentor staff, providing regular feedback.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, colleagues and external professionals.
• Maintain safe, stimulating learning environments indoors and outdoors.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies are followed.
• Take responsibility for the nursery in the Manager's absence.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Staff development

Safeguarding

Health & safety

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

£31,500 per year | Level 3 | 40 Hours per Week

We are looking for an experienced Level 3 Deputy Nursery Manager to join our client's nursery and work alongside the Nursery Manager in leading a dedicated and passionate team.

Designed with children in mind, the nursery offers bright, airy rooms that provide plenty of space for children to learn, play, and grow, alongside a large outdoor garden and play area where children can explore and develop their confidence through play.

Each room has been carefully furnished with age-appropriate toys, resources, and learning materials, creating engaging environments that support every stage of children's development while delivering the highest standards of care and education.

As Deputy Nursery Manager, you'll play an important role in supporting the day-to-day running of the nursery, mentoring your team, and ensuring every child receives an exceptional early years experience.

What You'll Receive

• Discounted childcare
• Competitive annual leave
• Enhanced parental leave
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to work within a modern, purpose-built nursery with excellent facilities and career progression opportunities

Your Role

• Support the Nursery Manager with the day-to-day leadership and smooth operation of the nursery.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the nursery team, encouraging consistently high-quality early years practice.
• Monitor the quality of care and education, driving continuous improvement throughout the setting.
• Support staff through coaching, mentoring, and regular feedback.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, colleagues, and external professionals.
• Help maintain safe, stimulating, and engaging learning environments, both indoors and outdoors.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies are consistently followed.
• Take responsibility for the nursery in the Manager's absence.

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.