Deputy Nursery Manager * £1,000 welcome bonus*

Storal Learning Ltd; Hove; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early years education is seeking a passionate Deputy Nursery Manager to join their vibrant team. This role offers the opportunity to lead and inspire educators, ensuring high-quality teaching and care in a nurturing environment. You will play a vital role in promoting a love of learning among young children while managing staffing and resources effectively. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive culture, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in early childhood education. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, this could be your ideal opportunity.

Benefits

£1,000 Welcome Bonus

50% Childcare Discount

Annual Wellness Day

Performance Bonuses

Retail Discounts via Perkbox

20 Days Holiday Entitlement

Learning and Development Support

Confidential Counselling Sessions

Qualifications

• Level 3 or above qualified in Early Years Education.
• Experience in a managerial role within a nursery setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage nursery staff and ensure high standards of childcare.
• Implement solutions for learning techniques and create stimulating environments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Knowledge of EYFS Framework

Teamwork

Education

Early Years Education Qualification Level 3 or above

Job description

Nursery: Blueberry Nursery School, Hove, 5 Davigdor Road, Hove, BN3 1QB

Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: £14.25 - £15.50 per hour (dependent on qualifications and experience) plus £1,000 Welcome Bonus

Benefits: Performance related bonus, 50% childcare discount, wellness day, and much more.

About Blueberry Nursery School

Highly sought after and reputable, Blueberry in Hove is an ‘Good’ Ofsted-rated nursery school.

About you

You are a Level 3 or above qualified, Senior Early Years Educator / Senior Practitioner / Senior Nursery Nurse / Room leader who is ready for their next step or, you may even be an experienced Deputy Manager or similar who thrives on leading by example and inspiring others. Either way, we'd love to hear from you.

You love supporting and encouraging the natural curiosity and excitement of young children, while motivating your team to do the same.

You have a natural, nurturing openness, along with a warm and positive outlook, and you care about learning and education standards for young children in the UK.

What you'll be doing

As a Deputy Nursery Manager, you will be an integral part of the nursery management team, ensuring the setting has the right staff, culture, policies, and resources to deliver high standards of childcare and early years education.

You will identify areas for improvement and implement solutions, whether related to learning techniques or creating stimulating environments. You will embrace inclusivity to meet the individual needs of all within your care.

You will promote a love of learning through high-quality teaching under the EYFS framework, ensuring children are safe and engaged in rich, stimulating experiences. You will lead, motivate, and inspire educators, manage staffing ratios, attract new hires, and provide development opportunities. You will also deputise for the Nursery Manager during their absence.

What you'll need

• A full and relevant Early Years Education qualification Level 3 or above or equivalent
• Experience in a managerial role, including nursery administration or similar
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the EYFS framework
• Alignment with Storal values: responsibility, openness, and teamwork; experience in staff training and support
• Demonstrable leadership qualities, ideally within Early Years
• Excellent communication skills with children and adults

What you'll get

• £1,000 Welcome Bonus
• Competitive pay rates depending on experience and qualifications
• Performance bonuses
• 50% childcare discount
• Annual wellness day off
• Retail and other discounts via Perkbox
• Holiday entitlement: 20 days (plus bank holidays), increasing to 22 days after 2 years and 25 days after 5 years
• Learning and development support
• Confidential counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme

About us

This nursery is part of Storal, a group across England committed to high standards, teamwork, and growth. We value creating an environment where children and staff thrive. If you share these values, a Storal nursery could be your next place to grow.

Storal is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff will undergo background checks, including an enhanced DBS and references.