Deputy Nursery Manager

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Cross; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days' annual leave (pro rata)

Blue Light Card & staff discounts

Discounted childcare

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Nurseries is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager to support the Nursery Manager at Mosaic Nursery, Leeds. You will lead a dedicated team, ensure high quality care and education in line with EYFS and Ofsted requirements, and promote a collaborative, professional culture.

You’ll work with families and agencies to support each child’s development and prepare for inspections, with access to training, progression and NHS employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Level 3 UK recognised early years qualification and Level 5 in early years.
• Excellent understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Extensive safeguarding knowledge.
• Experience managing day care settings with Ofsted welfare requirements and inspection procedures.
• Experience supporting teams to achieve good Ofsted outcomes and QA initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Manager in day-to-day running and high-quality care.
• Lead, mentor and support nursery team to maintain high performance.
• Collaborate with families and external agencies to support each child’s development and wellbeing and prepare for Ofsted inspections.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Team development & support

Ofsted inspection knowledge

Education

Level 3 early years qualification

Level 5 early years qualification

Job description

Job Summary

This role provides the following services to the Trust:

• You’ll be responsible for supporting the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS, Ofsted requirements, and the nursery’s policies and procedures.
• You’ll play a large part in helping to lead, mentor, and support the nursery team at Mosaic, promoting a positive, collaborative, and professional culture while ensuring staff development and performance are maintained to a high standard.
• You’ll help the manager to collaborate with a range of individuals, building strong, trusting relationships with families and external agencies, supporting each child’s development and wellbeing, and ensuring the nursery is always prepared for Ofsted inspections.

Job Description

For questions about this job, contact:

Lydia Smith

Senior Nursery Manager

[e-mail]

0113 3070684

Shortlisting Date: 28/09/2026

Interview Date: 13/10/2026

Why you should join our Team

Are you passionate about early years education and eager to make a real difference in the lives of young children? At the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Nurseries, you’ll be part of a warm, dedicated team providing high‑quality childcare for the families of Leeds NHS staff.

We’re now looking for a Deputy Nursery Manager to support the Nursery Manager in leading our passionate team at Mosaic Nursery. We’re looking for someone who’s ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.

Inspiring Early Years Environment

• Be part of a free‑flow play setting that supports curiosity, independence and creativity
• Two unique nursery sites caring for 168 children aged 0–5
• Open year‑round, Monday to Friday, 7am–6pm (excluding Bank Holidays)

Grow Your Career With Us

• At Leeds, you’ll have access to ongoing training, development, and progression opportunities

Fantastic LTHT Employee Benefits

• 27 days' annual leave (pro rata), rising to 33, plus Bank Holidays
• Blue Light Card and staff discounts across retail, travel, gyms, holidays and more
• Family‑friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Wellbeing support from trained champions and mental health first aiders
• Discounted childcare
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Car lease, cycle to work and childcare schemes
• Competitive pay and favourable terms & conditions

What You Will Bring To The Role

Must be at least a level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification with a recognised level 5 early years qualification

Excellent understanding of EYFS.

Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.

Have experience at managing day care settings with knowledge of all Ofsted Welfare Requirements for children and inspection procedures

To have experience supporting team members to achieve good outcomes of Ofsted inspections, Quality Assurance Schemes, Local Authority initiatives.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible

Open and Honest

One Team

Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose:

Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our Priorities

People

Improvement and Innovation

Partnerships

Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.