Deputy Nursery Manager

Tot Town Nursery Ltd; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local childcare provider in High Wycombe is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager to support the team and enhance children's learning experiences. This role involves leading the nursery team, ensuring quality childcare, and engaging with parents. The ideal candidate will have management experience and a passion for early years education. This position offers a competitive salary and supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Company pension scheme

Childcare discount

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a management or leadership role within a childcare setting.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• A great passion for childcare and early years education.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Manager in guiding and developing the nursery team.
• Provide exceptional care and create stimulating learning environments.
• Engage parents with warmth and professionalism.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Childcare knowledge

Education

Early Years qualification (Level 3 or above)

Job description

Overview

Deputy Nursery Manager - Join Our Nurturing Team!

Location: High Wycombe

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you an experienced childcare professional ready to take the next step in your career? We're looking for a dedicated and passionate Deputy Nursery Manager to help lead our friendly, family-feel nursery.

This is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to shape the futures of young children during their most important early years. You'll be supporting a talented team, inspiring a culture of care, creativity, and growth, while ensuring every child has the best possible start in life.

Responsibilities

• Leading with purpose - Supporting the Nursery Manager in guiding, motivating, and developing the nursery team.
• Putting children first - Providing exceptional care, fostering curiosity, and creating stimulating learning environments.
• Empowering staff - Coaching and supervising nursery practitioners to bring out the best in every member of the team.
• Inspiring learning - Contributing to the planning and delivery of exciting activities that support children's development.
• Building strong partnerships - Engaging parents with warmth and professionalism, keeping them informed and involved.
• Safeguarding at heart - Ensuring a safe, secure, and nurturing environment in line with all safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a management or leadership role within a childcare setting (essential).
• A recognised Early Years qualification (Level 3 or above highly desirable).
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Previous experience working directly with children in a nursery or early education environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A valid driving licence is desirable but not essential.
• Most importantly - a genuine passion for childcare and early years education.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Company pension scheme.
• Childcare discount.
• On-site parking.
• The chance to join a warm, supportive, and ambitious team where you'll feel truly valued.

If you're ready to take the next step in your childcare career and make a meaningful difference in children's lives, we'd love to hear from you