Deputy Nursery Manager

Tommie's Childcare; Coventry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Attendance-based extra leave

Childcare discount

Friends & family discount

Wellbeing hours

Maternity pay

Ofsted rewards

Employee referral

Training and development

Annual bonus

Job summary

Tommie's Childcare in Coventry is seeking a proactive manager to oversee daily nursery operations and lead a team of educators in delivering high-quality early years programmes.

You will ensure safeguarding, health & safety, and compliance with EYFS, while supporting staff development, liaising with parents, and maintaining a welcoming, safe environment for children aged 0–5. This permanent role offers variety, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must hold a childcare qualification at Level 3 or above.
• Proven experience leading a team in a childcare setting.
• Solid knowledge of safeguarding and health & safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager in overseeing day-to-day nursery operations.
• Lead and motivate staff to deliver high-quality childcare programmes.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and safeguarding policies.
• Organise activities promoting development and wellbeing.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers.
• Plan educational activities for various age groups.
• Support administrative tasks such as records and reporting.

Skills

Management & leadership

Communication skills

Safeguarding & health & safety

Education

Childcare Level 3 or above

Job description

An Extraordinary Place to Work

Contract: Permanent 40 hours per week working Monday - Friday 51 weeks a year

Working pattern: Variety of shifts over the working week ( Monday - Friday) between hours of 7am and 6pm

Qualification requierments: Must hold Childcare Level 3 or above qualification.

Who Are We?

We are Tommies Childcare. Since 1998, we have provided exciting and memorable early years experiences for children aged 0 – 5 years. When you work at Tommies, you’ll be doing one of the most important jobs in the world: nurturing, protecting and helping children grow into well-balanced, happy and self-assured adults.

Practitioners and educators at Tommies understand the value of following the child’s lead and placing their own interests at the heart of everything they do.

You’ll be supporting children’s learning “in the moment”, which means you’ll need to think on your feet and create activities that meet the requirements of the EYFS based on what you know the children enjoy doing.

Duties

• Assist the Manager in overseeing the day-to-day running of the nursery or childcare facility
• Support staff in delivering high-quality childcare and early childhood education programmes
• Supervise and motivate team members, fostering a positive and professional working environment
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and safeguarding policies
• Organise activities that promote children’s development, learning, and well-being
• Maintain effective communication with parents and carers regarding children’s progress and centre updates
• Support staff in planning and implementing educational activities suitable for various age groups
• Assist with administrative tasks such as record keeping, rota management, and reporting

Requirements

• Proven experience in childcare, nursery settings, or early childhood education
• Strong management and leadership skills with the ability to motivate a team
• Experience working with children of different ages and backgrounds
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and health & safety standards within childcare environments
• Ability to organise tasks efficiently whilst maintaining a caring approach towards children and staff
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities within a busy childcare setting

The ideal candidate will be passionate about supporting children’s development through quality care and education, demonstrating professionalism, organisational skills, and a collaborative attitude.

An Extraordinary Place to Work, with Extraordinary Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, you’ll receive an exceptional benefits package. All Tommies team members receive a minimum of:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (Following the Completion of your 6-month probationary period)
• Earn up to 4 days of additional annual leave per year through good attendance
• 40% Childcare Discount (increasing to 40% for Deputy Managers, and 50% for Nursery Managers)
• 10% friends & family childcare discount
• 8 hours per year to attend appointments or events that support your wellbeing
• 6 weeks full maternity pay + 6 weeks half maternity pay for Deputy Managers
• Special rewards for Good and Outstanding Ofsted gradings
• £250.00 employee referral scheme
• An annual awards ceremony, and
• Plenty of training and development opportunities
• Annual Bonus Scheme

• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Sick pay

Tommies is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children in our care. In line with safer recruitment requirements, any successful candidate will be required to undergo Safer recruitment checks, to include Enhanced DBS check and Suitable reference checks.