Deputy Nursery Manager

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Tooting; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Supportive leadership team

Career progression opportunities

All-year-round position

Small group sizes focus

Outdoor learning experiences

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd is offering a Deputy Nursery Manager role in a child-centred nursery in the UK. You'll work closely with the Nursery Manager to support day-to-day running and lead the team to deliver high-quality care and education.

The role is full-time (40 hours weekly) with an all-year-round position, offering professional development and opportunities for career progression within a nurturing, home-from-home environment.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years qualification or higher.
• Senior or leadership experience in a nursery.
• Experience as Third in Charge / Deputy Nursery Manager.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and child development.
• Confident in leading, supporting and mentoring practitioners.
• Ability to monitor standards and drive improvement.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for child-led learning and outdoor experiences.
• Hands-on, positive leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Manager with day-to-day running of the setting.
• Provide guidance, leadership and support to practitioners.
• Lead by example to maintain high standards of care and education.
• Coach and mentor colleagues and support their development.
• Monitor EYFS delivery and keep children's needs at the centre.
• Promote indoor and outdoor experiences that build confidence and independence.
• Build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Support staffing, routines and smooth nursery operations.
• Maintain safeguarding, health and safety and nursery practice.
• Assist quality improvement and implement positive changes.
• Deputise for the Nursery Manager when needed.

Skills

Leadership experience

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Child-led learning

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Up to £36,000 per year | 40 Hours per Week | All Year Round

If you're ready to take the next step in your Early Years leadership career while still being actively involved in nursery life, this could be a fantastic opportunity.

This welcoming nursery takes a genuinely child-centred approach, creating a warm, home-from-home environment where children feel safe, valued and confident to develop at their own pace. With small group sizes, the team can build meaningful relationships with each child and provide experiences shaped around their individual interests and development.

As Deputy Nursery Manager, you'll work closely with the Nursery Manager to support the successful day-to-day running of the setting. You'll provide visible leadership to the team, help maintain excellent standards across the nursery and ensure children continue to receive high-quality, nurturing care and education.

What We're Looking For

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.


• Previous senior or leadership experience within a nursery setting.


• Experience as a Third in Charge, Deputy Nursery Manager or similar senior position.


• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework, safeguarding and child development.


• Confidence leading, supporting and mentoring Early Years practitioners.


• Ability to monitor standards and support continuous improvement.


• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.


• A genuine passion for child-led learning and outdoor experiences.


• A positive, approachable and hands-on leadership style.

What You'll Receive

• Up to £36,000 per year


• 40 hours per week


• All-year-round position


• Ongoing training and professional development


• Supportive leadership team


• Excellent opportunities for continued career progression


• Opportunity to work within a nursery that values small group sizes, outdoor learning and child-led education

Your Role

• Support the Nursery Manager with the effective day-to-day running of the setting.


• Provide guidance, leadership and support to practitioners across the nursery.


• Lead by example and help maintain consistently high standards of care and education.


• Coach and mentor colleagues, supporting their development and performance.


• Monitor the delivery of the EYFS and ensure children's individual needs and interests remain at the centre of practice.


• Promote engaging indoor and outdoor experiences that encourage children's confidence, curiosity and independence.


• Build strong relationships with children, families and colleagues.


• Support staffing, routines and the smooth organisation of the nursery day.


• Maintain excellent standards of safeguarding, health and safety and nursery practice.


• Support quality improvement and help implement positive changes across the setting.


• Deputise for the Nursery Manager when required, confidently taking responsibility for the nursery in their absence.


• All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.