Deputy Nursery Manager

The Old Station Nursery Group; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free childcare for the first month

52% discount (based on hours)

Volunteer day

31 days of holiday

The National College access

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing tools

Online medical services

Long-service awards

Birthday off

Christmas closure week

Job summary

The Old Station Nursery Group is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager at Minster Yard in York. You will lead and support a team to deliver high-quality early years care and education, mentor staff, and maintain EYFS standards.

This role requires a Level 3 Early Years qualification and the right to work in the UK. Benefits include childcare perks, volunteer day, generous holiday, and access to training through The National College.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• DBS checks and right to work in the UK required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the nursery team to deliver high-quality early years education.
• Support the Nursery Manager in overseeing all nursery operations.
• Act as a role model, fostering initiative, creativity, and high standards of care.
• Build partnerships with families and external agencies to promote collaboration.
• Monitor and guide EYFS implementation for engaging learning.
• Cover nursery duties in the Nursery Manager’s absence.
• Promote continuous improvement and staff development.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Join Our Team as a Deputy Nursery Manager!

Are you ready to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact on children's lives? At Minster Yard, we're seeking a passionate Deputy Nursery Manager to support our team in delivering exceptional care and education. Step into a leadership role where you'll mentor, guide, and create brighter futures for children, families, and your team.

To be considered for this role, you must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification.

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

Why You'll Love Working With Us

We know our people make all the difference, so here's how we make a difference for you:

• Childcare Perks: Free childcare for the first month and 52% discount (based on working hours) to support your family.
• Volunteer Day:1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community
• Holiday and Celebrations: 31 days of holiday, including national bank holidays, plus a Christmas closure week and your birthday off!
• Career Development: Access to The National College full of training and courses
• Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support: Enjoy Perkbox discounts, wellbeing tools, and online medical services.
• Recognition & Rewards: Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long-service awards.
• Volunteer Day:1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community.

Pay: £33,571 - £33,571 per Annum, based on experience (40 hours per week). £16.14 per hour
Working Hours: 38-40 hours per week across 4 days
Location: Little Green Rascals Minster Yard, 7 Minster Yard, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 7JD

What being a Deputy Nursery Manager involves

As a Deputy Nursery Manager, you'll play a crucial role in supporting the Nursery Manager to lead and inspire your team while maintaining excellence in your base room responsibilities. You will:

• Lead and mentor the nursery team to deliver high-quality early years education with pride and energy.
• Support the Nursery Manager in overseeing all aspects of nursery operations, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Act as a role model, fostering an environment of initiative, creativity, and high standards of care.
• Build strong partnerships with families, colleagues, and external agencies to promote collaboration and excellent outcomes for children.
• Monitor and guide the team’s implementation of the EYFS framework, ensuring engaging and nurturing learning opportunities.
• Take responsibility for the nursery in the Nursery Manager’s absence, ensuring smooth operations.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, providing constructive feedback and supporting professional development within your team.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment that respects the unique needs of every child.

About our Nursery

Little Green Rascals Minster Yard is a truly unique nursery. Our goal at Little Green Rascals Minster Yard is to create a home-from-home environment, offering natural, locally sourced, and organic products whenever possible - ensuring no added nasties in our food or skincare. Our toys and resources are made from natural and sustainable materials, and even our electricity comes from an ethical supplier as we try everything we can do our bit to help our planet. Nestled in the heart of York, we are conveniently located in the heart of York city centre, with our main entrances on The Queen's Path next to the Minster and on Deangate. We have five rooms - Wiggly Worms, Dancing Dragonflies, Little Ladybirds, Cheeky Hens and Preschool, as well as our own Forest School area. We look after up to 125 children per day from 0-4 years. We don't have any on-site parking, but we have plenty of local bus routes and some great local parking rates through an app if you need this, as well as being only an 8-minute walk from York train station. We have a bike store if you wish to cycle in too. There are some great perks on offer too - your birthday off each year, Perkbox and a veg box, to name a few! We look forward to welcoming you and showing you our amazing setting at Minster Yard!

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, and verification of your right to work in the UK and any essential qualifications. If successful, our recruitment and compliance team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates.