Deputy Nursery Manager

Nurtured Childcare; Wrenthorpe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy over budget

Career development across group

Job summary

Nurtured Childcare is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager for our Alverthorpe setting. You will work with the Nursery Manager to lead daily operations, maintain high standards of care and education, and support staff.

With 40 hours a week, a salary of £32k-£36k plus 7.5% bonus, and opportunities to develop across the growing nursery group, this role offers genuine autonomy and a chance to influence practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in an early years leadership position.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Early Years legislation and Ofsted requirements.
• Willingness to obtain Maths GCSE or equivalent if not held.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of nursery operations to maintain high standards of care and education.
• Lead, supervise and develop the team in collaboration with the Nursery Manager.
• Develop strategies to maximise occupancy and revenue.
• Monitor and support budget management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Budget management

Education

Level 3 Childcare & Development

English GCSE or equivalent

Maths GCSE or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Deputy Nursery Manager – Alverthorpe

Are you an experienced, inspiring and ambitious early years professional ready to take the next step in your career?

Nurtured Childcare is looking for a Deputy Nursery Manager to join our leadership team at our Packmoor nursery. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping a growing nursery group that wants to stand out from the crowd.

If you’re passionate about early years, love thinking outside the box and want genuine autonomy to help shape the future of a nursery, we’d love to hear from you.

Deputy Nursery Manager:

Location: Alverthorpe
Salary: £32k-36k + 7.5% bonus
Hours: 40 hours per week (4 x 10 hour days or 5 x 8 hour days)

Why Join Nurtured Childcare?

At Nurtured Childcare, we’re not just focused on providing outstanding childcare. We want to create an organisation where our team genuinely feel valued, listened to and supported.

Our employees are involved in decision-making, with employee representatives helping ensure everyone’s views are heard. We believe feedback should shape our service, and we’re always looking for new ideas and better ways of doing things.

We’re a growing, award-winning nursery group with exciting opportunities ahead. If you’re ambitious, there are opportunities to develop your career across the wider group.

The Role:

As Deputy Nursery Manager, you’ll work closely with the Nursery Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our Alverthorpe setting. Our nursery has a Good Ofsted rating and is based in a beautiful building with fantastic outdoor spaces. We’re committed to providing the highest standards of care, education, environments and customer service.

You’ll help lead a team that delivers exciting and meaningful experiences for children and families, while supporting the Nursery Manager in driving the nursery forward.

• Stay and play sessions.
• Intergenerational care.
• Woodwork.
• Forest School.
• Mini Master Chefs.
• Music and dance.
• Language programmes.
• Active sports sessions.

We also believe our leaders should have the freedom to be creative. You and the Nursery Manager will have autonomy over your own budget, with support available if you’re developing your experience in budget management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support all aspects of nursery operations, ensuring the highest standards of care, education and customer service.
• Support the Nursery Manager in leading, supervising and developing the team.
• Help develop and implement strategies to maximise occupancy and revenue.
• Monitor and support budget management.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure nursery documentation is kept up to date.
• Support the development and implementation of best practice across the nursery.
• Support staff training, meetings, workshops and open days.
• Help maintain the nursery’s estates, environments and aesthetics to a high standard.
• Support marketing and promotional activity to attract new families.
• Help build the nursery’s brand, reputation and community partnerships.
• Support events and initiatives that promote community cohesion and care for the environment.
• Attend monthly meetings.
• Support the delivery of creative, exciting and meaningful experiences for children.
• Work collaboratively with the Nursery Manager to continuously improve the nursery.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re looking for an organised, trustworthy and committed early years professional who is ready to make a genuine difference. You’ll need excellent leadership and communication skills, alongside a passion for reflective practice and professional development.

Essential:

• Minimum 1 year’s experience in an early years leadership position.
• Level 3 Childcare & Development qualification listed on the recognised Early Years qualifications checklist.
• Strong knowledge of Early Years legislation and Ofsted requirements.
• Understanding of safeguarding, SEND, health & safety and food hygiene requirements.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to prioritise effectively and remain calm in a busy environment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Good computer literacy and confidence using Microsoft programmes.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow nursery policies and procedures.
• English GCSE or equivalent.
• Willingness to obtain Maths GCSE or equivalent if not already held.

Desirable:

• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience with budget management.
• Experience using nursery management systems such as Famly.
• Experience supporting marketing, occupancy and community engagement.

Our Core Values:

• We keep our Pinky Promises
• Curiosity fuels our ability to learn and grow
• We go to Infinity & Beyond
• We think outside the box
• Changing the World, One Smile at a Time
• Celebrating Unique Journeys

Ready to Make Your Mark?

This is more than just a Deputy Manager position.

It’s an opportunity to help shape a nursery that wants to stand out from the crowd, support an incredible team and create the best possible opportunities for children during those all-important early years. If you’re ambitious, creative and ready to help us create something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.