Deputy Nursery Manager

Norfolk House Nursery; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursery is seeking a dedicated Deputy Manager to lead and support nursery staff. This role entails ensuring the highest standards of care and education for children aged 0-5 years. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years, at least 2 years of experience, and strong leadership skills. Benefits include ongoing training, flexible shifts, and a company pension. This is an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact in early childhood education in Birmingham.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous staff discount on fees

Flexible shift patterns

Free parking

Free DBS check

Company pension

Birthday off

Subsidised social events

Staff Gem Award and Staff Shoutout Award

Medicash

Private Healthcare

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-qualifying experience working with children aged 0-5 years.
• Experience leading and supporting staff teams.
• Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership and management to nursery staff.
• Ensure children receive highest standards of care and education.
• Manage the nursery in the absence of the Nursery Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Understanding of child development

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures

Team management

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Deputy Manager to join our team at Harborne Road.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the management team providing professional leadership and management to nursery staff to ensure children receive the highest standards of care and education.
• Ensure children reach their fullest potential in a purposeful, friendly, caring, and relaxing environment where they are safe and happy at all times.
• Carry out overall day‑to‑day management of the nursery in the absence of the Nursery Manager.
• Assist the Nursery Manager in ensuring compliance with all legislation relating to registration with regulatory bodies, special needs, safeguarding and child protection, and adherence to policies at all times.
• Maintain and uphold all safeguarding procedures and early years regulations.
• Support staff teams, improve practice and foster professional development.

Qualifications & Experience

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years.
• Minimum of 2 years post‑qualifying experience working with children aged 0‑5 years.
• Experience leading, supervising, and supporting staff teams to improve practice.
• Sound knowledge of child development for children from birth to five years.
• Sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
• Understanding of play‑based approach to children’s learning and development.
• Knowledge and understanding of regulatory bodies.
• Understanding of the role of key person.
• Sound knowledge of all safeguarding procedures.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to lead a team and communicate effectively with adults and children.
• Ability to develop effective relationships with colleagues, parents and outside agencies.
• Commitment to equal opportunities.
• Knowledge of health and safety in the workplace.
• Willingness to undertake further relevant training, including some evenings and weekends.
• UK experience and UK references required for verification.
• Successful candidate will undergo a DBS check and provide satisfactory references.

Benefits

• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Generous staff discount on fees.
• Flexible shift patterns.
• Free parking.
• Free DBS check.
• Company pension.
• Birthday off.
• Subsidised social events.
• Staff Gem Award and Staff Shoutout Award.
• Medicash.
• Private Healthcare.