Deputy Nursery Manager

The Midcounties Co-operative; Wantage; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading nursery as a Deputy Nursery Manager and support the vision of being the top early years provider. You will inspire and lead the team, providing guidance and driving a fun, child-centric approach that nurtures the next generation.

Benefits

Career Growth opportunities

Learning and Development support

Discounts on food shopping and holidays

Wellbeing resources

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Early Years.
• Passionate about working with children.

Responsibilities

• Support the leadership and development of the team.
• Ensure the curation of a child-centric environment.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Education

Minimum level 3 qualification in Early Years

Preferably level 4 or above

Job description

About the role:

We’re looking for a superstar with a little extra twinkle to join our Little Pioneers family as Deputy Nursery Manager. As a key part of the management team, you will be responsible for supporting the leadership and development of the team, providing direction, guidance, leadership, and expertise, demonstrating a passion and enthusiasm for success in order to realize the Nursery vision of being the leading early years provider.

We are looking for a qualified professional to help us deliver our vision of being the leading Early Years provider. Our Co-op Little Pioneers nursery operates with a different ethos—our child-centric approach emphasizes fun, which is designed to nurture a kinder and more considerate generation. Your core skills in the education and development of your key children will help us ensure that our colleagues, families, and children all rate us as outstanding.

Who are we looking for?

• Inspiring and passionate about Early Years and working with children
• Hold a minimum level 3 qualification in Early Years, preferably level 4 or above
• Have a minimum of 2 years’ Early Years’ experience
• Excellent listening, communication, and customer service skills
• Be solution-focused and a problem solver

What can we offer you?

Our roles come with a fantastic set of benefits that truly make a difference for you:

• Career Growth – Progression opportunities within the nursery and society-wide. Little Pioneers’ values mean anyone can develop into various roles, including nursery manager or beyond—just bring your dreams and aspirations.
• Learning and Development – We support your growth through supervisions, personal development plans, learning resources, and our award-winning LEAP Apprenticeship programmes.
• Discounts and perks – Up to 20% off food shopping, £500 off holidays, and 60% off childcare fees, potentially saving you up to £7000 annually.
• Wellbeing – Access to wellness resources and tools, including financial and mental wellbeing apps.
• Doing Good Together – Up to 3 days of volunteering within working hours.

Our child-centric approach aims to nurture a kinder, more considerate generation. Your skills will help us achieve outstanding ratings from colleagues, families, and children alike.

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Created on 22/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom