Deputy Nursery Manager

ACR Recruitment and Training Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free nursery parking

Staff uniform provided

Ongoing training and professional dev.

All-year-round employment

Permanent position

37.5 hours per week

Job summary

ACR Recruitment & Training Ltd seeks a Deputy Nursery Manager for a Birmingham preschool. The role focuses on supporting the Nursery Manager, leading staff, and delivering high-quality EYFS activities in a welcoming environment.

You will contribute to safeguarding, planning, and children's development, ensuring a nurturing setting where children are happy and ready to learn. The position is permanent with all-year-round hours.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification and have at least two years in the field.
• Experience in an Early Years setting, ideally with preschool-aged children.
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience or readiness to move into management.
• Good understanding of 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 to maintain high standards.
• Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate EYFS activities.
• Support 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 and provide progress updates.

Skills

Leadership experience

EYFS knowledge

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3 EY 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.