Deputy Nursery Manager

TeacherActive Limited.; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

CPD courses & progression

Paid PAYE payroll

Referral scheme £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a Nursery Deputy Manager in Coventry to lead and inspire a dedicated nursery team. You’ll ensure a safe, happy and stimulating environment where children can thrive, supporting day-to-day operations and upholding high standards.

The ideal candidate has nursery management experience, strong communication and organisational skills, and a proactive hands-on approach with children, families and staff. Immediate start with full-time hours and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a nursery or early years team.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to inspire and manage staff in a busy setting.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Nursery management

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Team motivation

Proactive approach

Job description

WE’RE HIRING!

Nursery Deputy Manager

Location: Coventry

Full-Time | Immediate Start

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

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!

The best bit? These roles are available for an immediate start, so if you’re ready for your next exciting challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

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.