Deputy Nursery Manager-£1000 Welcome Perk

The Old Station Nursery; Faversham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free childcare for first month

52% discount based on hours

31 days holiday + birthday off + extra

Access to The National College

One paid volunteering day per year

Perkbox discounts and wellbeing tools

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

The Old Station Nursery is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager in Faversham to support the Nursery Manager and lead day-to-day life in the setting. You’ll be closely involved in care and learning, guiding staff in delivering high-quality early years practice.

You should bring Level 3 Early Years qualifications and experience in EYFS with safeguarding knowledge, plus a collaborative leadership style to help families and children thrive. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Experience in Early Years settings and a sound understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding.
• Ability to lead by example, support others, and adapt to different ideas and perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Support and mentor colleagues to build confidence and deliver high-quality care and education.
• Assist Nursery Manager to run the nursery daily, acting in their absence when needed.
• Guide delivery of the EYFS through play and learning tailored to each child’s interests, strengths, and needs.
• Build trusting relationships with families and collaborate with external professionals to support development.
• Keep safeguarding, safety, and wellbeing at the heart of decisions.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive environment where every child, family, and colleague feels they belong.
• Provide constructive feedback and help the team translate learning into better practice.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring colleagues

Communication with families

EYFS understanding

Safeguarding

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 Faversham, 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: £34,653 per Annum(40 hours per week).
Hours: 40 hours per week between 7.30am - 6.30pm, Monday to Friday

Location

Townsend Montessori Nursery Faversham, Unit 4 Capital House
Jubilee Way
Faversham
Kent
ME13 8GD

Where You'll Be Working

The setting is a short drive from Faversham train station and within walking distance too as well as of the town centre with parking available on site. At our children's nursery, we focus on learning through year-round outdoor play within our large garden and natural forest area. We have 4 rooms in our nursery, Bluebells which is our under 2's room. Poppies which is our 2 year old room and we have 2 Pre-School rooms known as Daisies and Tulips which are for children age 3 years until they go to school. We do cookery with the children every day as well as Montessori activities and the children adore this time.

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.

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