Deputy Nursery Manager

TeacherActive Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE payment basis

Referral scheme £100

CPD courses

Market-leading pay

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager for a Coventry nursery. You will lead a busy team and play a pivotal role in delivering outstanding childcare and education in a welcoming setting.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and hands-on involvement with children, families and staff on-site in Coventry.

Qualifications

• Previous nursery management/leadership experience.
• Genuine passion for providing outstanding care and learning.
• Confident leadership skills and ability to inspire a team.
• Excellent communication and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the nursery team to create a safe, happy and stimulating environment.
• Oversee day-to-day running of the nursery and drive high standards across the setting.

Skills

Nursery management

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Energy & positivity

Childcare experience

Job description

Deputy Nursery Manager

Company: TeacherActive Ltd

Salary: Not specified

Hours: Full-time

Location: CV6

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 14 Oct 2026

Closing date: 13 Nov 2026

Are you a passionate childcare professional who's ready to take the next step in your career?

We're looking for an experienced Deputy Manager to join our fantastic nursery team in Coventry!

Summary

WE'RE HIRING!

Nursery Deputy Manager

Location: Coventry

Full-Time | Immediate Start

What we’re looking for:

• Previous nursery management/leadership experience
• A genuine passion for providing outstanding care and learning
• Confident leadership skills and the ability to inspire a team
• Excellent communication and organisation
• Someone who can bring energy, positivity and plenty of fun!
• A proactive, hands-on approach to supporting children, families and staff

What you'll be doing:

Leading and supporting a fantastic nursery team, helping to create a safe, happy and stimulating environment where children can thrive. You'll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the nursery and help drive high standards across the setting.

In Return, We Offer:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to guide you through a smooth onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme
• Terms and Conditions apply (no waiting around for your pay!)
• CPD courses and certificates through our My-Progression channel
• Market-leading rates of pay - we value your hard work!
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme: Get up to £100 when you refer a friend
• Terms and Conditions apply
• At TeacherActive, we take care of our team by ensuring you're paid on a PAYE basis, so you don't need to worry about admin charges or tax errors - just focus on what you do best!

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.

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