Deputy Nursery Manager

Completely Care; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A private nursery in Reading is seeking an experienced Deputy Manager to join their team. This permanent role involves overseeing the toddler room, supporting the Nursery Manager, and ensuring high-quality childcare practices. The position offers opportunities for leadership development and is suited for candidates with a Level 3 qualification in Childcare & Education.

Benefits

Pension

Training

Childcare Discounts

Qualifications

• Qualified to a minimum of Level 3 in Childcare & Education.
• Previous experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Nursery Manager with daily management of the nursery.
• Lead the Toddler Room and ensure quality childcare practices.
• Supervise, train, and appraise all staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Level 3 in Childcare & Education

Job description

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Reference No : CSDMRM
Keywords : Deputy Manager, Childcare & Education, Senior Roles, Nursery

• Permanent
• Posted 6 days ago
• £30,000 / Year
• Closes: June 21, 2025

We are looking for an experienced Deputy Manager based within the toddler room to join the team at a private nursery in Reading. The salary is up to £30,000 depending on experience.

You will be working in a great team and will become a key part of the nursery’s internal structure with the opportunity to strengthen your leadership skills. You will assist the Nursery Manager with the effective day-to-day management of the nursery while leading the Toddler Room. You will ensure that all children attending the nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development.

You will develop open and positive working relationships with staff and support, supervise, train, and appraise all staff to ensure delivery of high-quality childcare practice. You will support the Nursery Manager to identify training needs, develop training plans, and evaluate training undertaken by staff.

You will assist the Nursery Manager in delivering agreed occupancy targets and maintain effective communication with children, staff, parents, and carers. You will help with recruitment and training across the nursery, and in the future, you will have more time to oversee the entire nursery.

You must be qualified to a minimum of Level 3 in Childcare & Education and have previous experience in a similar role.

Benefits include: Pension, Training, Childcare Discounts

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