Deputy Nursery Manager

SchoolRecruiter; Melksham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 25 days annual leave

50% discount on Nursery & school fees

10 days Sick Pay

Free hot meal on shift

Beverages and snacks on break

On-site parking

Pool & gym access

Job summary

Stonar Nursery, part of Stonar School, seeks a passionate Deputy Nursery Manager to support day-to-day leadership and drive outstanding care and education. A structured mentoring and professional development programme offers a clear pathway to a future Nursery Manager role within a growing nursery.

ISI standards, safeguarding, and a globally-minded community are central to the role. Stonar School, located in Wiltshire, values a proactive team and offers a stable, supportive environment with

Qualifications

• Experience leading a nursery setting or equivalent role.
• Ability to develop staff through mentoring and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day leadership of the nursery.
• Contribute to delivering outstanding care and education.
• Participate in safeguarding and policy implementation.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Staff development

Job description

* Deputy Nursery ManagerFast Apply# Deputy Nursery ManagerEmployerLocation: Melksham, WiltshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full Time, Term TimeSalary: 28,000-32,000Posted: 17th September 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 30th September 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1574701Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type:Permanent* Job ID: 1574701* Share :**Deputy Nursery Manager****Term-time only or all-year-round opportunities available****£28,000-£32,000 per annum (pro rata for term-time only)**\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_Stonar Nursery is seeking a passionate and ambitious Deputy Nursery Manager to support the day-to-day leadership of our thriving nursery. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with leadership potential who is eager to develop their skills, inspire colleagues and help deliver outstanding care and education.With a structured programme of mentoring and professional development, this role offers a clear pathway towards a future Nursery Manager position as the nursery continues to grow.If you're ready to develop your leadership career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, we'd love to hear from you.Stonar is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 2 to 18, which met all the required standards in its ISI inspection in January 2026. Our pupils regularly achieve results which are beyond expectations both academically and personally and we pride ourselves on our ability to nurture the learning needs of every individual in a respectful, supportive and globally-minded community. All staff are expected to proactively support the aims of the School.Stonar is situated in over eighty acres of beautiful Wiltshire countryside, yet only a twenty-minute drive from the World Heritage City of Bath and within easy reach of the M4 corridor. The School benefits from being part of Globeducate, a forward-thinking international group of schools, giving pupils and staff the opportunity to be an active part of a globally-minded community.- Permanent Role- Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays- Up to 50% discount on Nursery & school fees- 10 days Sick Pay- Free hot meal when on shift- Free tea, coffee, water, fruit and biscuits on your break- On-site parking- Free use of on-site indoor heated pool and gym- Friendly, professional atmosphere.**Closing date for applications: 30 September 2026****We reserve the right to appoint a successful applicant prior to the closing date**For all of our policies, including our Safer Recruitment Policy, please see the attached documentsStonar is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Stonar is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.You can find all our recruiting policies, including our Safer Recruitment Policy here: https://www.stonarschool.com/about-us/useful-information### Stonar SchoolPart of### Globeducate