Deputy Nursery Manager

ACR Recruitment & Training Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free nursery parking

Staff uniform provided

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Permanent contract

Job summary

ACR Recruitment & Training Ltd is hiring a Deputy Nursery Manager for a preschool in Birmingham. The role focuses on supporting daily operations, leading the team, and ensuring high-quality care and early learning in a warm, home-from-home nursery environment.

You will work alongside the Nursery Manager to maintain standards, promote child development, and prepare children for school within EYFS guidelines. A Level 3 Early Years qualification and leadership experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years or Childcare qualification obtained at least two years ago.
• Experience in an Early Years setting, ideally with preschool-aged children.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience or the motivation to move into management.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework, safeguarding and child development.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Manager with day-to-day running of the setting.
• Lead, motivate and support the nursery team, fostering a positive work environment.
• Assist in planning and delivering age-appropriate EYFS activities.
• Encourage children's learning and school readiness in the preschool room.
• Maintain safeguarding, health and safety, and overall care standards.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers, updating on progress and wellbeing.
• Support staff development and share good practice.

Skills

Leadership

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Communication

Organisation

Staff development

Education

Level 3 Early Years or Childcare qualification

Job description

Deputy Nursery Manager – Preschool | Birmingham (B68)

Salary: £13.90 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent, all year round

Shift pattern: Between 7:30am and 6:00pm

Qualification: Level 3 Early Years qualification, held for at least two years

About the Role

ACR Recruitment & Training is looking for a passionate and motivated

Deputy Nursery Manager to join a lovely nursery in Birmingham.

Set within a warm, welcoming, home-from-home environment, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Early Years professional to support the day-to-day running of the nursery, with a particular focus on the preschool age group.

Working alongside the Nursery Manager, you will help lead the team, maintain high standards of care and education, and create a safe, stimulating environment where children feel happy, confident and ready to learn.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Nursery Manager with the day-to-day running of the setting.

Help lead, motivate and support the nursery team, promoting a positive working environment.

Support the planning and delivery of engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Encourage children's learning, development and school readiness within the preschool room.

Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and overall care.

Build positive relationships with parents and carers, providing updates on children's progress and wellbeing.

Support staff development, share good practice and contribute to continuous improvement.

Help ensure nursery policies, procedures and regulatory requirements are consistently followed.

What We're Looking For

A recognised

Level 3 Early Years or Childcare qualification, obtained at least two years ago.

Experience working within an Early Years setting, ideally with preschool-aged children.

Previous leadership or supervisory experience, or the confidence and motivation to take the next step into management.

A good understanding of the EYFS framework, safeguarding and children's development.

Strong communication and organisational skills.

A caring, proactive approach and a genuine passion for providing high-quality childcare.

The ability to support colleagues and help create a welcoming, nurturing environment.

What the Nursery Offers

£13.90 per hour

Permanent position with 37.5 hours per week.

All-year-round employment.

Ongoing training and continuous professional development.

Free nursery parking.

Staff uniform provided.

The opportunity to work in a lovely, welcoming, home-from-home nursery environment.

ACR Recruitment & Training Ltd

Specialists in Early Years and childcare recruitment.