Deputy Nursery Manager

The Old Station Nursery Group; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free childcare for first month

52% childcare discount based on hours

31 days holiday plus birthday off and

Access to The National College for培训

One paid volunteering day per year

Perkbox discounts and wellbeing tools

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee of the Month recognition

Job summary

The Old Station Nursery Group in Walsall is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager to support the Nursery Manager in delivering high-quality early years education and care. You will lead day-to-day life in the nursery, mentor colleagues, and ensure the EYFS framework is delivered with care and curiosity.

You will work closely with families and external professionals, maintain safeguarding standards, and help create an inclusive environment where every child and family feels they belong.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Experience in Early Years and safeguarding.
• Ability to support and guide others.

Responsibilities

• Support and mentor colleagues to build confidence and deliver high-quality care.
• Help Nursery Manager keep the nursery running smoothly in their absence.
• Guide the team in EYFS delivery through play and learning that reflects each child’s interests, strengths and needs.
• Build trusting relationships with families and coordinate with external professionals.
• Keep safeguarding, safety and wellbeing at the heart of decisions.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive environment where all children, families and colleagues belong.
• Share constructive feedback and help the team translate learning into better practice.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Childcare knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Join Our Team as a Deputy Nursery Manager

Ready to help children grow and your team grow with them?

At The Old Station Nursery, we believe everyone is still growing -little humans and big humans alike. As Deputy Nursery Manager at Walsall, you’ll support your Nursery Manager to create a community where children feel safe and can grow, families feel connected, and colleagues feel valued.

You’ll have space to share your experience, grow your own confidence as a leader, and help others discover what they’re capable of.

Why Join Our Team?

We take care of the people who care for our children and families. Here’s what that means for you:

• Childcare support: Free childcare for your first month, followed by a 52% discount based on your working hours.

• Time to recharge: 31 days of holiday, including national bank holidays, plus your birthday off and an extra day after 3 years of service.

• Space to grow:Access toThe National College, with a libraryof courses and training to develop your practice and leadership.

• Connection to your community: One paid day each year to volunteer and support a cause that matters to you.

• Everyday support: With access to Perkbox, enjoy discounts on shopping, meals out, and everyday essentials, alongside wellbeing tools and online medical services. You’ll also be eligible for a Blue Light Card, helping your money go further with even more discounts.

• Recognition along the way: We celebrate the care and commitment you bring, with Employee of the Month recognition, long-service awards to mark your milestones, and referral bonuses for introducing friends or family to our team.

Pay: £30,368 - £30.37 per annum, £14.60 per hour

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday.

Location

2 Birchfield Way,
Yew Tree Estate
Walsall
West Midlands
WS5 4LG

Where You'll Be Working

Our nursery in Walsall is set in a converted house in a quiet residential area of Walsall. The nursery consists of five bright rooms divided by age group. All rooms are carefully planned and organised with age-appropriate resources and furniture that encourage children to explore and make independent choices. We are on located on Birchfield way, just along from Yew Tree Primary School and opposite Walsall Golf Club. We are a short drive from the M6 and near to Bescot Stadium Train Station. Parking is available outside the nursery for convenience.

What You'll Be Doing

Working alongside your Nursery Manager, you’ll help lead the nursery’s day-to-day life while staying closely involved in the care and learning within your base room.

One moment you might be supporting a colleague to bring a new activity to life. The next, you could be talking with a parent about their child’s progress or helping your team work through a challenge.

You’ll lead with care, curiosity, and a willingness to get involved. Your role will include:

• Supporting and mentoring colleagues, helping them build confidence and deliver thoughtful, high-quality care and education

• Working with the Nursery Manager to keep the nursery running smoothly, taking responsibility in their absence

• Guiding the team’s delivery of the EYFS through play and learning that reflect each child’s interests, strengths, and needs

• Building trusting relationships with families and working with external professionals to support children’s development

• Keeping safeguarding, safety, and children’s wellbeing at the heart of everyday decisions

• Creating a welcoming, inclusive environment where every child, family, and colleague feels they belong

• Sharing constructive feedback, welcoming ideas, and helping your team turn learning into better practice

Our values are simple: Own it. Be human. Make it happen. As a deputy, you’ll bring them to life by following through, listening with care, and working alongside your team to make things better.

What We’re Looking For

You must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification to be considered for this role.

You’ll bring experience working in Early Years, a sound understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding, and the confidence to support and guide others.

We’re looking for someone who leads by example, notices when people need support, and makes space for different ideas and perspectives. Someone who can take responsibility, approach challenges thoughtfully, and ask for advice when it’s needed.

Above all, you’ll care about helping children and colleagues thrive, knowing that your own learning continues too.

Please note: we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, verification of your right to work in the UK, and any essential qualifications. If successful, our Onboarding Team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to support fairness and accessibility for all candidates. This role involves regulated activity with children.