Deputy Nursery Manager

Grandir UK Limited; Welwyn; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave including bankhol

Christmas shutdown

Flexible working options

£500 refer a friend bonus

Company pension with employer contrib.

Statutory Sick Pay from day 1

Life assurance 18–65

Great Place to Work award

Wellbeing Day

The Grand Event - extra annual leave

Remote GP access

Medical cashback

Job summary

Grandir UK Limited's North Star Nursery in Welwyn is seeking a caring Deputy Manager to lead and inspire our children, supporting their curiosity and helping them thrive each day.

You will play a key role in caring for, supporting and inspiring our children, encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive while you lead the team and manage nursery operations. This is a rewarding role with strong progression opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Create an environment that supports the individual needs of all children
• Maintain systems to monitor, evaluate and improve the quality of our childcare practices
• Maintain effective methods of communication with children, staff, parents, and carers
• Maintain open and positive working relationships with staff
• Ensure that practices and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Assist in agreeing and reviewing individual targets with staff
• Assume playroom and additional management responsibilities when required
• Keep costs in line with the agreed budgets

Job description

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 05:00

Deputy Manager

North Star Nursery, Welwyn

Part of Grandir UK

Salary £33,280 - £41,600 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications with

Join a supportive, child focused nursery offering strong benefits, flexible working and genuine career progression.

North Star Nursery in Welwyn, is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Deputy Manager to join our team. You will play a key role in caring for, supporting and inspiring our children, encouraging curiosity and helping them thrive every day.

Why You'll Love Working at our North Star Nursery

At our nursery, you'll be part of a welcoming and supportive team who genuinely care about one another. We create a positive working environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to grow.

Core Benefits

• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, with 3 days used during the Christmas shutdown period
• Christmas and New Year shutdown
• Flexible working options available
• £500 refer a friend bonus
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions
• Statutory Sick Pay from day 1
• Life assurance for employees aged 18 to 65
• Certified Great Place to Work, voted for by our current colleagues

What will you be doing

• Create an environment that supports theindividual needs of all children
• Maintain systems to monitor, evaluate and improve the quality of our childcare practices
• Maintain effective methods of communication with children, staff, parents, and carers
• Maintain open and positive working relationships with staff
• Ensure that practices and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Assist in agreeing and reviewing individual targets with staff
• Assume playroom and additional management responsibilities when required
• Keep costs in line with the agreed budget s

Enhanced Family and Wellbeing Benefits

• Maternity and adoption leave paid at 100 percent for the first 12 weeks
• Paternity leave paid at 100 percent for 4 weeks
• Parental bereavement leave up to 4 weeks paid
• Compassionate leave up to 2 weeks paid
• Miscarriage leave up to 2 weeks paid
• Wellbeing Day, an extra day off just for you
• The Grand Event, up to an additional week of annual leave to attend a significant life event after 2 years’ service

Even More Benefits

• Employee benefits portal with hundreds of retail discounts including ASOS, gym memberships, cinema, M and S and major supermarkets
• 24 hour remote GP appointments
• Dayforce Wallet - gives you the ability to access a portion of your earned pay before your normal payday.
• Medical cashback for dental treatment, physiotherapy and alternative therapies
• Recognition, rewards and team celebrations throughout the year, with May dedicated to celebrating our teams
• Tailored in house training and genuine progression opportunities
• Sustainability focus with Carbon Literacy trained teams and Eco Schools accreditation

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role and will be carried out by our approved third party provider.

We are an equal opportunity employer and recruit based on merit. To support our recruitment process, we may use AI-assisted tools for tasks such as application screening and reference checks. These tools help us manage applications efficiently, and all hiring decisions are made by our team.