Deputy Nursery Manager

Protocol Education Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd in Chelmsford is recruiting an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager to support the Nursery Manager in delivering high-quality early years provision in a welcoming setting.

You will lead a team, ensure EYFS standards, safeguarding, and positive outcomes for children, while building strong relationships with families and external professionals.

This is a permanent, full-time role with opportunities for professional development within a respected nursery environment.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.
• Previous experience in a senior nursery role or Deputy Manager.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Passionate about delivering high-quality childcare and supporting team development.
• Committed to creating a positive environment for children, families, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Manager with the overall operation of the nursery.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the nursery team.
• Ensure outstanding childcare and education in line with the EYFS framework.
• Monitor children's learning and development, ensuring positive outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with parents, carers, and external professionals.
• Support with staff supervision, training, and performance management.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and compliance standards are consistently met.
• Step into the Manager's role in their absence.

Skills

Leadership

EYFS Knowledge

Safeguarding

Team Development

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

Job description

Deputy Nursery Manager

Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Deputy Manager Opportunity at a Beautiful Nursery in Chelmsford

We are proud to be recruiting for a fantastic Deputy Manager opportunity within a beautiful, highly regarded nursery in Chelmsford. This welcoming setting provides a stimulating and nurturing environment where children thrive, and staff are valued, supported, and encouraged to develop their careers.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Early Years professional who is ready to take the next step into a leadership role or bring their existing management experience to a thriving nursery team.

The Role

As Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Nursery Manager to support the day-to-day running of the setting, ensuring the highest standards of care, education, and safeguarding are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Manager with the overall operation of the nursery.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the nursery team.
• Ensure outstanding childcare and education in line with the EYFS framework.
• Monitor children's learning and development, ensuring positive outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with parents, carers, and external professionals.
• Support with staff supervision, training, and performance management.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and compliance standards are consistently met.
• Step into the Manager's role in their absence.

About You

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.
• Previous experience in a senior nursery role, such as Third in Charge, Senior Practitioner, Room Leader, or Deputy Manager.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Passionate about delivering high-quality childcare and supporting team development.
• Committed to creating a positive environment for children, families, and colleagues.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Beautiful nursery environment with excellent facilities.
• Supportive and experienced leadership team.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Opportunity to make a real impact within a thriving early years setting.

If you're an ambitious Early Years professional looking for your next leadership opportunity in Chelmsford, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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